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Almost everyone experiences the occasional bout of constipation. But some people feel backed up more frequently than others, whether that’s because of an existing gastrointestinal disorder, taking certain medications, or age. That’s right—you’re more likely to feel constipated as you get older. So here, we’re taking a look at why constipation becomes more common after 50.
Meet the experts: Douglas Weine, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Red Bank Gastroenterology in Red Bank, N.J.; Ritu Nahar, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Allied Digestive Health in Somerset, N.J.
“Constipation becomes more common with age, although getting older does…
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