Constipation

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Constipation
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Constipation

• Constipation is a very common problem that is
  experienced by many people. It is a chronic
  condition in which bowel movements occur less
  often than usual, or consist of hard and dry
  stools that are painful or difficult to pass, or
  the person experiences a sense of incomplete
  emptying after a bowel movement.Normal bowel
  movements differentiate from person to person.
  For some people, passing stool twice a day is
  completely normal, while for others, 3 times a
  week is the normal. Any change from the normal
  habit is the best way to understand if you are
  constipated or not.

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What are the causes of constipation?

• Various factors can lead to constipation, such
  as
• unhealthy and irregular eating habits, or eating
  very small portions
• not visiting the toilet when the pressure arises
• leading a sedentary lifestyle
• insufficient exercise
• ill-health
• dehydration or not drinking enough water
• lack of fibre-rich foods in the diet
• stress

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Diagnosis of constipation

• If constipation becomes chronic, it is advisable
  to visit your doctor or a general practitioner.
  The doctor may suggest some dietary and lifestyle
  changes.Constipation can also be the symptom of
  an underlying health condition. Therefore, the
  doctor may suggest the following tests to rule
  out other health conditionsBlood tests Blood
  tests can specifically point out thyroid related
  problems, such as low thyroid.
• Sigmoidoscopy In this test the doctor examines
  your rectum and the lower portion of your colon.
• Colonoscopy This test allows your doctor to
  examine the entire colon with a flexible,
  camera-equipped tube.
• Balloon expulsion test This test measures the
  amount of time it takes for you to push out a
  balloon that has been filled with water and
  placed in your rectum.
• Anorectal manometry This test allows your doctor
  to measure the coordination of the muscles you
  use to move your bowels.

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What are the symptoms of constipation?

• Various symptoms can suggest that you may be
  constipated. These include, but are not limited
  to
• hard and difficult stools less than three times a
  week, requiring you to strain
• requiring laxatives more than three times a week
• stools that cause tearing and bleeding near the
  anus
• the feeling of not being fully emptied after
  going to the toilet
• a painful or distended stomach

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What is the treatment of constipation?

• Medical TreatmentThe doctor may prescribe some
  laxatives for chronic constipation. However,
  medicines alone are not the answer to ending
  constipation.It is suggested that you work
  alongside your doctor to adopt some healthy
  lifestyle habits, including adopting healthy
  dietary habits to resolve constipation.Exercise
  Exercising can provide relief from constipation
  by decreasing the time it takes for the food to
  move through the large intestine. Exercises such
  as aerobics accelerate your breathing and heart
  rate. This helps to stimulate the intestinal
  muscles to contract naturally. When the
  intestinal muscles contract easily, they help
  move the stools out smoothly and
  quickly.Exercises such as running, jogging,
  swimming, can keep your digestive tract healthy.
  Yoga can help cure constipation as can aerobics,
  and brisk walking.

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