{"id":57844,"date":"2023-04-05T09:30:19","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T13:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=57844"},"modified":"2025-04-08T13:49:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T17:49:29","slug":"how-long-does-constipation-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-long-does-constipation-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does constipation last?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Can\u2019t poop? You\u2019re not alone! Around <\/span>4 million<\/span><\/a> Americans frequently experience constipation, defined by the <\/span>Mayo Clinic<\/span><\/a> as fewer than three bowel movements per week.\u00a0 While it\u2019s normal to get backed up from time to time, constipation and chronic constipation (difficulty passing stools for more than three weeks), can cause an array of uncomfortable symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So what causes this condition and how long does a typical bout of constipation last? Here\u2019s what you need to know\u2014plus when to be concerned.<\/span><\/p>\n

What causes constipation?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are many causes of constipation, including lifestyle factors, medications, and even dietary supplements, says <\/span>Pratima Dibba, MD<\/span><\/a>, a board-certified gastroenterologist at <\/span>Medical Offices of Manhattan<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>Some <\/span>health conditions<\/span><\/a> can cause it too, like Parkinson\u2019s disease, diabetes, hypothyroidism, and celiac disease.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Symptoms<\/span><\/a> of constipation include:<\/span><\/p>\n