Why does constipation come and go?

Short answer
Constipation often changes with routine.

What’s usually happening
Digestion responds to sleep, meals, stress, and movement.

What this is usually not

• a permanent condition

• a worsening problem

Common reasons

• changes in schedule

• travel

• diet variation

What usually helps

• routine

• patience

• consistency

When to pay attention
If constipation becomes persistent rather than occasional.

If your constipation doesn’t feel like this, return to the main constipation page.