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Constipation: Tips to stay ‘Regular’
With today’s increasingly hectic lifestyles, not only do our minds take a beating thanks to stress levels and the constant need to be better than the rest, but our bodies suffer too with irregular eating habits, unhealthy diets of snacks and fast–food and crazy work hours.

Indigestion and acidity are common symptoms of these unhealthy eating habits. However, another symptom, that is rarely talked about is constipation.

This condition can vary from irregular stools (which should not necessarily be a cause for worry) to difficulty passing stools (which can be uncomfortable and even painful at times).

According to health portal medicinenet.com, a vast majority of adults have bowel movements between three to 21 times a week. This range is considered normal. While it is not necessary to have a bowel movement every day, anything less than thrice a week should be medically addressed.

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