Constipation is a medical condition which is very uncomfortable, but it is usually not serious. Almost everybody will go through constipation at some point in their life even though you might not feel comfortable talking about it.
Constipation happens when your bowel movements start being less frequent or harder to have.
The normal frequency of bowel movements varies from person to person. Health experts agree that more than three days between bowel movements is too long.
You are medically constipated, according to doctors, if you experience symptoms of constipation for longer than 3 months.
If you want to lead a healthier lifestyle and get rid of your constipation, you have to understand what is causing this first. Then you can develop a plan to treat constipation.
A variety of physical, mental, and nutrition conditions can cause constipation. Understanding the cause of constipation will help doctors and patients develop plans and solutions to treat constipation.
Your chance of being constipated goes way up if you don’t have enough water and fiber in your diet.
Taking in a lot of dairy products could be a cause of constipation.
Here’s a list of some physical conditions that could be causing your constipation: Holding off bowel movements for too long, Not getting enough exercise, Hypothyroidism, Pregnancy, Colon Cancer, IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome
There are even some medications that can make you constipated. Some of these are things like Antacids, Supplements, Pain Medications, Iron Pills, and overuse or abuse of laxatives.
If you have a lot of stress in your life, this could also be causing your irregular bowel movements.
Stress, depression, and eating disorders can negatively affect a person’s digestive system.
If you have certain neurological diseases like Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson’s Disease, you might already know about constipation.
Some symptoms that may let you know you are constipated are as follows: Swelling or pain in your abdomen, Bowel movements become less frequent or painful, and also vomiting.
Certain tests such as blood test or a colonoscopy may be required in severe cases for doctors to get an idea of your constipation situation.
Those with constipation almost always make the same mistake. They only focus on treating the symptoms of constipation, and dont create a plan to treat constipations causes.
Often constipation can be treated naturally by simply correcting your habits that caused it in the first place.
These things should be done daily to help treat and prevent constipation: Eat foods that are high in fiber, drink a lot of water before during and after a meal, and also get regular exercise.
To prevent constipation individuals should not resist the urge to have a bowel movement.
If you need a more immediate treatment for constipation, start by adding 2 to four extra glasses of water per day. You should also be eating lots of fruits and vegetables, you could even try drinking prune juice, as this is kind of a natural laxative for many people.
Doctors recommend only using stool softeners or laxatives in severe cases as continued use can actually increase the symptoms and occurrence of constipation.
These are only the basic steps to treat constipation. For further treatment, you should only eat certain foods when constipated.
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