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CONSTIPATION TREATMENT
Overview
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Constipation is a disorder of the digestive system, during which a person feels discomfort in passing the stools. The colon absorbs the water from the bowels thus making their movement slower; the hard and dry stools are difficult to pass.
Symptoms
- stomach ache
- bloating
- feeling of fullness
- loss of appetite
What causes constipation?
- Dehydration ( not drinking enough watermakes the digestion slower )
- Lack of fibrous food in diet (causes slower movement through the digestive tract and thus more water is absorbed along the path )
- Physical inactivity
- Consuming milk ( some people feel constipated after consuming milk whike others do not)
- Oldage
- Pregnancy
- Not going to the toilet when needed
- Travelling
- Eating meals on varying time periods
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Other underlying disease
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Home remedies
If the condition I not caused due to underlying disease, constipation can be relieved by simple home based constipation remedy and by switching to more healthy habits. Some measures that you may adopt are :
- Include lots of fiber rich food and drink plenty of water
- Add bulking agents such as wheat bran in your diet
- Regular light exercise (this will enhance the physiological processes in the body)
- Not withholding the urge to pass the stools.
Constipation in children
Constipation can be quite common in children but it is not a big issue as it is usually a temporary condition. The causes are usually the same as in adults but mostly children tend to withhold the urge to have a bowel movements. This causes a change in the daily routine of the children and leads to constipation.
- Stomach ache
- Infrequent bowel movements or less bowel movements in a week
- Pain during bowel movements
Common health issues associated with constipation
When the condition of constipation remains prevalent for quite some time, then you may suffer from stomach ache which in reality is due to gas. Passing gas is quite normal but it presence of gas accompanied by constipation becomes painful. It can be embarrassing at times. The pain eases after expulsion of the gas.
Many cases of stomach ache are in fact caused due to gas but if you feel pain on touching your belly, then it may be due to other issues (regarding that you must consult your doctor).
Acid indigestion is also known as acid reflux. It’s a normal condition which everyone faces at some point. When the contents of the stomach go back to your esophagus, the condition is called acid reflux or indigestion. The drugs used during the treatment are likely to cause constipation.
Heartburn
The cause of heartburn is the same as acid reflux; the only difference being that the contents of the stomach (along with the digestive juices) move backwards up to the throat and cause a burning sensation in the chest. This can also be the cause of your recurring or
Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C)
Constipation when accompanied with IBS can be extremely annoying for the person suffering from it. It causes recurrent abdominal pain and alternating diarrhoea and constipation. In this case, the treatment is aimed at improving the bowel movements and the accompanying symptoms. Self treatment is not recommended in case you suspect to be suffering from IBC -C; chances are you will worsen your condition in the attempt of treatment. Consult your doctor for appropriate medications and control measures.