Why Young Adults are Increasingly Experiencing Constipation

Date Created: 27 Jul 2025

You skip breakfast because you're running late for work, have lunch at your desk and then end up overeating at dinner.

When discomfort follows, you brush it off as a ‘temporary feeling’, proceeding to stir a glassful of an ordinary laxative to keep going.

Sounds like a day in your life? You’re not alone. 

For a growing number of young adults, digestive issues like acidity, bloating, and irregular bowel movements are becoming all too familiar. Indigestion and constipation in young adults are growing increasingly common.

The Relationship between Stress & Digestion

The connection between stress and digestion traces its roots to ‘harmless habits’ like staying back late at work, dealing with exam pressure, catering to unreasonable social expectations, and staying ‘connected’ round-the-clock.

Stress influences the functioning of your digestive system, from acid secretion to peristalsis (intestinal movement). When combined with poor routines, it tends to cause bloating, acidity, or harder and less frequent stools. 

Common Lifestyle Contributors

Often, the causes of indigestion in young adults stem from everyday choices whose ill-effects might not be immediately apparent but accumulate over time.

• Unhealthy eating habits, like skipping meals, eating late at night, or relying heavily on processed foods
• Poor hydration, which can lead to harder stools and irregular bowel movements
• Lack of fibre and physical activity
• Constant mental stimulation that prevents proper rest and recovery

Over time, these habits contribute to digestive issues in 20s and 30s, even among otherwise healthy individuals.

Are We Addressing the Issue or Just Coping?

Between turning to your caffeine-fix or home remedies, you might unintentionally be growing dependent on unhealthy coping mechanisms and stimulant-based laxatives.

While occasionally, your extra cup of coffee or a scoop of laxative will do no harm, in the long run, they can disrupt your body’s natural rhythm.

A Shift Toward Gentler, Supportive Solutions

Fortunately, with growing awareness around mindful living, many young adults are turning to cleaner eating habits, ayurvedic practices and better lifestyle choices.

When it comes to digestive support, non-habit forming, herbal preparations are being preferred, which easily fit into one’s routine.

Amidst this shift, Ayurvel Syrup emerges as a reliable choice for a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine. It is formulated with eight herbs traditionally used to support relief from constipation, acidity, gas, and indigestion. The syrup is also designed to prevent dependence, making it suitable for adults and children over two years (under  medical supervision).

Key ingredients include:

• Senna, to support natural bowel movements
• Erandmool and Amaltas, known for easing distension and promoting comfort
• Harde, Baheda, and Amla, used in Ayurveda to assist regularity and absorption
• Mulethi and Saunf, with soothing and carminative properties

Available in a palatable saunf flavour, Ayurvel Syrup is easy to use for those seeking daily support without resorting to aggressive interventions. 

It’s Time to Stop Hustling and Start Listening

Put a pause on work and start listening to what your body is saying.

Constipation can be dealt with by making small changes in your routine: better hydration, conscious food intake and improved stress management. With the right laxative syrup for constipation, your body will find its way to restoration and good health.