Thanks for your query Poor diet and an inactive lifestyle are the most common causes of constipation. Evaluation of constipation should begin with a detailed history and physical examination that includes a rectal examination Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), also known as spastic colon, is one of the most common causes of constipation. Stroke ,Parkinson s disease ,Spinal cord injury ,Hypothyroidism Pregnancy ,Diabetes ,Lupus ,Aging can also trigger constipation In patients with alarm symptoms or suspicion of organic disease (hematochezia, weight loss of ≥10 pounds, a family history of colon cancer or inflammatory bowel disease, anemia, positive fecal occult blood tests, or the recent onset of constipation in persons without an obvious explanation), blood tests (including serum calcium and thyroid function tests), radiography, or colonoscopy should be considered Please change your diet and lifestyle Stop all dairy products Cut down animal proteins Eat plant based diet .Don’t skip meals . Reduce oily and spicy food Keep moving for your bowels to move .Exercise daily Increase fluid intake according to your weight and level of activity. Increase fiber intake-Oats, brown rice, apples, pears, Prunes, figs Berries , Apricots , Green leafy veggies. Take a probiotic daily ,Eat fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, Kefir etc Chew well to poo well , Squat better to Poo better. These general measures will work. If they don’t work go to a Gastroenterologist doctor for further evaluation and testing. Hope this helps.