In this Channel NewsAsia wellness feature, colorectal surgeon Dr. Chok Aik Yong explains why travel can trigger constipation — including factors like dehydration, disrupted routines, time-zone changes and prolonged sitting — and offers practical tips to prevent it. He highlights the importance of staying hydrated, maintaining a high-fibre diet, keeping active, adjusting sleep patterns before long trips, and planning bathroom access to support regular bowel movements while on holiday.
Do you get constipated while on holiday? Here’s how to prevent it from ruining your trip
