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Constipation

Constipation

Chronic constipation is infrequent bowel movements or difficult passage of stools that persist for several weeks or longer. Constipation is generally described as having fewer than three bowel movements a week.

 

SYMPTOMS

  • Passing fewer than three stools a week
  • Having lumpy or hard stools
  • Straining to have bowel movements
  • Feeling as though there's a blockage in your rectum that prevents bowel movements
  • Feeling as though you can't completely empty the stool from your rectum
  • Needing help to empty your rectum, such as using your hands to press on your abdomen and using a finger to remove stool from your rectum

 

CAUSES

There are many causes of constipation, including lifestyle factors, medications, and medical conditions.

  • Not eating enough fiber
  • Not drinking enough water
  • Not getting enough exercise.
  • Changes in your regular routine, such as traveling or eating, or going to bed at different times.
  • Consuming large amounts of milk or cheese.
  • Stress
  • Resisting the urge to have a bowel movement.
  • Age. People older than 65
  • Constipation during pregnancy 

 

COMPLICATIONS


Some recommendations for immediate constipation relief at home include:

  • Drink two to four extra glasses of water a day.
  • Avoid juice and high-sweetened beverages.
  • Avoid processed meats, fried foods
  • Add fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other high-fiber foods to your daily diet.
  • Eat fewer high-fat foods, like meat, eggs, and cheese.
  • Eat high-fiber fruits
  • Single-out foods that constipate you.
  • Exercise.
  • Check how you sit on the toilet. Raising your feet, leaning back or squatting may make pooping easier. 
  • Avoid holding the urge to use the bathroom.

 

HOMEOPATHY

Treatment for chronic constipation depends in part on the underlying cause. A cause is never found in most of the cases. Homeopathy treats symptoms and when the symptoms are better constipation is gone. You don’t get a dependency on medication is the best part of homeopathy.