Constipation<\/a> for more details. Other possible causes are not enough fiber in the diet, an allergy to milk, not enough physical exercise, or even a disease.<\/p>\nSo, while trying to find a cause and solution to the problem, you can help devise schemes to make living with it more bearable, such as reminders to use the restroom well in advance of deadlines. Try experimenting with changes in diet to see if they help. Increase the fiber (oatmeal for breakfast), eliminate milk for a few weeks, or have a daily walk for the week. See if some changes will make life easier for her.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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