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For reasons that are unclear, but are likely related to the bowel gods above, just the mere act of setting foot into a hospital can constipate not only patients but their family members. Even health care professionals are at increased risk of constipation and obstipation by working in a hospital, which is often why health care professionals should be on a prophylactic bowel regimen when on service.

Other risk factors for constipation include dehydration, immobility, a banana-only diet, or having an obstructing object like an [[Eggplant|eggplant]] in the rectum blocking the exit of stool.