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Chronic constipation is an uncomfortable problem that affects around 4 million Americans.It occurs when difficult or infrequent bowel movements result in lumpy or hard stools. It can also feel like you have not fully emptied your bowels. For many people, constipation means having less than three bowel movements a week.There are several possible causes ofconstipation. Pinpointing the culprits may help you determine a suitable treatment option.Ekaterina Goncharova/ Getty Images1. DietA diet that doesn’t include enough fiber can lead to constipation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNot Enough ProteinNot Sleeping EnoughNot Drinking Enough WaterStressToo Many Refined CarbsLow-Fat DietLack of FiberDistracted EatingFast EatingExercise RoutineAlcohol ConsumptionDrinking CaloriesMedicationRelated Medical ConditionsWhen to Find a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Not Enough Protein Not Sleeping Enough Not Drinking Enough Water Stress Too Many Refined Carbs Low-Fat Diet Lack of Fiber Distracted Eating Fast Eating Exercise Routine Alcohol Consumption Drinking Calories...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents20 ReasonsCausesTreatmentImproving FatigueSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents 20 Reasons Causes Treatment Improving Fatigue Seeking Medical Care Femalefatigueis sometimes related to the hormonal changes ofperiods, pregnancy, andperimenopause. Females are also more likely to develop certain health conditions linked to fatigue, such aschronic fatigue syndromeandmultiple sclerosis(MS). Some of your daily medications can cause fatigue, or you may be burned out from juggling too many responsibilities and not having adequate sleep....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Breakouts Treatment Are you breaking out and not sure why?Acneand other skin problems can strike anyone at any age.Some potential causes may surprise you—they can include sweating at the gym, genetics, stress, or even taking a trip. Clogged pores can lead to a variety of acne blemishes, such as: You can also have breakouts that don’t involve acne blemishes at all....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesGetting HelpCoping Mechanisms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Getting Help Coping Mechanisms There are many reasons why we cry. If you find yourself seeminglycryingfor no reason, it may worry you. However, there is often a logical, underlying reason for your tears. For instance, crying easily might be a symptom ofdepressionor it might simply be due to fluctuating hormones such as might happenbefore your monthly period....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of HeadachesCommon CausesDetermining CauseAre Frequent Headaches Serious?When to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Headaches Common Causes Determining Cause Are Frequent Headaches Serious? When to Seek Medical Care One in 20 adults has a headache every day or nearly every day.There are many different types of headaches, and although the causes of most are unknown, headache triggers can often be identified....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAuditory HallucinationsTypes of VoicesWhy It HappensTreatmentFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Auditory Hallucinations Types of Voices Why It Happens Treatment FAQ Hearing voices or sounds that aren’t there, also referred to as auditoryhallucinations, can be scary and confusing, especially at night. You might not realize right away that they are happening inside your head, and not everyone will hear the same kinds of voices....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAppetite LossCausesHow to Revive Your AppetiteFood Prep TipsWhen to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Appetite Loss Causes How to Revive Your Appetite Food Prep Tips When to Get Help It’s normal not to feel hungry from time to time. For example, you may notice that you don’t want to eat much when you’re temporarily sick or stressed. Loss of appetite is also a common problem in people with chronic (long-term) medical conditions, such as cancer, depression, and kidney disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentPreventionComplicationsWhen to Get HelpFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Prevention Complications When to Get Help Frequently Asked Questions The frequency of bowel movements varies between people, so what may be normal for one person may not necessarily be normal for another. If you have more than three solid bowel movements in a day, though, this can be considered frequent....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesWhen to See a ProviderTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes When to See a Provider Treatment Black spots in vision (or floaters) are the specks, squiggly lines, or cobwebs you may notice in your line of sight. Floaters are clumps of the gel-like substance (vitreoushumor) thatfill your eye. They are common and usually do not need treatment unless there is an underlying problem with the eye that’s causing them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Clumsiness?Common CausesSerious CausesWhen to See a ProviderImproving Coordination Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Clumsiness? Common Causes Serious Causes When to See a Provider Improving Coordination If you are wondering why you’ve been so clumsy lately, dropping things, tripping, or becoming forgetful, it could be related to health issues, medication side effects, or many other potential causes. Most of the time, being more clumsy than usual is related to distraction or lack of sleep....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Do You Know If You’re Dehydrated?Dehydration CausesHow Much Water Do You Need?Prevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Do You Know If You’re Dehydrated? Dehydration Causes How Much Water Do You Need? Prevention Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluids than you are consuming. The sense of thirst is the body’s way of telling you that you are mildly dehydrated. Another symptom is darker urine (such as the color of apple juice)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMorning Gas CausesNighttime FlatulencePreventionWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Morning Gas Causes Nighttime Flatulence Prevention When to Seek Medical Care Morning gas and farting in your sleep can have a few different causes. You might fart at night or first thing in the morning because of normal variations in your anal sphincter, the ring of muscle that keeps the anus shut....