Question

How does fluid intake influence constipation?

Answer 1

Inadequate fluid intake has been reported to lead to constipation, as according to researches when fluid intake which includes water and juice is fewer than four glasses of water a day in 73.4% of the children intestinal constipation has been observed. Further epidemiological evidence indicates a correlation between low fluid intake and intestinal constipation. Thus increased water intake is a recommended treatment of functional intestinal constipation and is part of the guidelines, (Sabine, 2017).