Aging not only changes our perceptions but also our bodies. One common digestive problem seniors may face is constipation. When the diet is poor on fiber and fluid coupled with an individual’s lack of exercise, fecal matter can take too much time in the digestive tract. This slow colonic transit time causes a lot of discomfort and pain.
Source: badgut.org/information-centre/a-z-digestive-topics/aging-digestive-tract/