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One of the most common causes is poor diet. A diet high in animal fat and low in vegetables and fruit can lead to constipation. Not drinking enough fluids may also cause the stool to become hard. Certain medical conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome or hormone abnormalities, may lead to constipation.
Just as there are many foods you can eat to help prevent or relieve your constipation, there are foods that can have a binding effect that can make your constipation worse. These are 16 foods to avoid when you are constipated. Allaturi, A. et al. Pediatr Gastroenterol Hepatol Nutr. 2014 Dec; 17(4): 203â208.