Alta Vista is a Neighborhood Conservation District. We are one of the oldest neighborhoods in San Antonio and are bordered on the south by San Pedro Springs Park, which is among the oldest public parks in the United States.
For instance, many describe chronic constipation as feeling like you need to have a bowel movement, but no matter how long you sit, it just won't happen. With chronic constipation, you may have hard or formed stools, small stools, or a combination of infrequent hard, formed or small stools.
1 Ignoring an urge to have a bowel movement can lead to constipation. 2  Some people prefer to have bowel movements at home. 3  But holding in a bowel movement can cause constipation if the delay is too long. 4  Medical conditions. 5  Some problems, like stroke, diabetes, or a blockage in the intestines, can cause constipation.