Knowing the causes of constipation can help in treating constipation and also in keeping it at bay. Having less than three or four bowl movements in a week means a person is suffering from constipation. The primary causes of constipation are related with junk food and a lack of exercise.

Some of the main causes of constipation are as follows.Eating less fibre which is found in abundance in fruit and vegetables and cereals is one of these causes.Sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise, not drinking enough fluid, ignoring the need to defecate and limited privacy while using toilet are some of the other causes of constipation Being overweight or underweight, anxiety, stress and some psychiatric problems can also cause constipation.