My mother is prone to constipation which is relieved by laxatives, but as soon as she stops them, the problem just returns. Can she take constipation remedies on a regular basis?

Constipation is more common in older people. While 1 in 10 of the British adult population suffers from regular constipation, in the elderly the proportion is more like 1 in 5. It also tends to be more common in women as their bowels naturally tend to work slightly slower.

Older people tend to be less active which may also slow their bowels further, and they are often taking a range of drugs - from pills to cut high blood pressure to painkillers - which can cause constipation. My first approach would be to try and improve her diet, but if she is already eating a healthy high fibre diet, then I would be quite happy for her to take a regular laxative - as many people do - to keep her bowels working effectively. More.

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