Constipation arises when a frequency of defecating or passing stool reduces to less than is comfortable. While constipated, a person passes hard stool, feels difficulty in passing stools with the sense of incomplete emptiness.
There are different causes of each type of constipation. Constipation can be substituted with diarrhea. This alternative occurs as a part of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Sometimes, constipation becomes so disruptive, that a person is unable to pass stool for as long as a week. This condition arises when stool hardens in the rectum and thwarts the passage of the stool.
Symptoms of Constipation
> Passing of dry, small and hard stool
> Difficulty during passing stool
> Bloating
> Pain during passing stool
> Maximum of three bowel movements in a week
> In severe cases, you may not have a bowel movement for longer periods of time
In Severe Cases of Constipation You Could Experience:
) Depression
) Headache
) Loss of Appetite
) Foul Breath
) Dizziness
) Coated Tongue
) Nausea
) Pain in lumber areas
) Ulcers in mouth
) Insomnia
) Heartburn
) Dark circles under the eyes
) Pimples on face
Causes of Constipation:
> Unhealthy eating habits
> Irregular or lack of exercise
> Hormonal disorders: During the lack of thyroid hormone and increase in parathyroid can lead to constipation. During pregnancy also constipation occurs due to high level of progesterone and estrogen levels. In women, constipation also occurs during their menstrual periods.
> Use of laxatives: Use of certain medicines like codeine, oxycodone, antidepressants, use of castor oil and certain herbs can cause constipation.
Treatments for Constipation:
) Follow the healthy diet routine pattern. Eat lots of fresh fruits, fresh vegetables and fiber.
) Exercise regularly
) Drink plenty of water and fluids, so that body remains hydrated for the digestive system to function naturally.
) Use of certain laxative in severe cases helps in relieving constipation. Physician consultation is highly recommended before taking any medicine as medication can cause side effects also. The medicines should be used for the shorter period of time. Prolong use of medication can make dependent and it becomes very difficult for our digestive system to clean the waste naturally.
) Avoid using foods that causes constipation, like dry beans, fried foods, milk and dairy products, cauliflower, cabbage, red meat, etc.
) Corn syrup mixed with some amount of water can be an effective remedy for the infant constipation.
) Use of sugar in liquid can act as a natural cure for constipation.
) Use of Aloe Vera, and/or apple pectin helps in normal bowel movements because of its fiber content.
) Use of Triphala with a milk or luke warm water during bed time is of essential use.
) Hadar herbs, which are considered best for normal bowel movement.
For a proper diagnose you should consult your physician, before treating constipation on your own. Your physician will run a test to find out if there is any medical reason for the constipation or it occurs due to the your habits and life style.
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