What is Constipation

What is Constipation? What causes Constipation?

Constipation

· Constipation is abnormally infrequent bowel motions and/or pain & difficulty when passing stools.

·  A bowel motion everyday is not always necessary. The frequency of bowel movement varies among healthy people, ranging from three times daily to three times weekly.

·  People with constipation may tell of having to strain to pass a bowel motion, which is then usually hard.

·   The condition results from the hardening of stools due to accumulation or compaction of the intestinal contents.

·  Causes of this disorder include poor diet, irritable bowel syndrome, poor bowel habits, laxative abuse, hormonal distributions, pregnancy, nerve damage, & some medications, e.g., narcotics, alluminium- containing antacids, iron supplements etc.

·    Constipation may indicate hemorrhoids. 

Symptoms

What are the symptoms ?

The symptoms are :

·   Headache

·   Foul breath

·   Furred tongue

·   Loss of appetite

·   Flatulence

·   Abdominal cramps

·   Bloating

·   Insomnia

·   Feeling of unwellness / uneasiness

What is the advice to Constipated Patient ?

·  A regular, high fibred diet (fruits, vegetables & grain products) is strongly recommended.

·  This should be tried before any laxative is used.

·  Regular exercise & physical activities help prevent constipation.

·  Drink 8- 10 glasses of water or other liquids each day.

· Laxatives should not be used over a long period under normal circumstances. Overuse of laxatives may cause electrolyte imbalances, which can be dangerous.

·  Never resist the urge to defecate.

· Consumption of Herbal Hills products such as Detoxhills which helps in Constipation Management, Triphalahills helps in Healthy Digestion, Sennahills is a Natural Bowel relief.