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Constipation: How to get your relief on the toilet

Constipation is no fun. Have you ever experienced the uncomfortable feeling of not being able to relieve yourself properly? Have you worried about the next unsuccessful or painful toilet visit? Has constipation ruined a celebration or spoiled your holidays? If you have answered “yes” to any of these questions, you’re not alone: in Europe, the prevalence of constipation in the general population is estimated at 10 to 20%. It is a widespread condition that negatively affects the quality of life of millions of sufferers.