Constipation



Standard definition of constipation refers to bowel movements that are infrequent or hard to pass. Severe constipation includes obstipation (failure to pass stools or gas) and fecal impaction, which can progress to bowel obstruction and become life-threatening.

Identifying Constipation

  • Few bowel movements
  • Trouble having a bowel movement (straining)
  • Hard or small stools
  • A sense that everything didn’t come out
  • Swollen abdomen or abdominal pain
  • Vomiting
  • Feeling heavy
  • Lack of energy

Causes of Constipation

  • Low fiber diet
  • Low fluid intake
  • Lack of exercise
  • Pregnancy
  • Slimming
  • Haemorrhoids
  • Anxiety
  • Weak bowel muscles
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Certain medications
  • Excessive intake of calcium or iron
  • hypothyroidism, 
  • obstruction by colorectal cancer
  • Stress/Tension
  • Improper sleep


Treating Constipation

Long term treatment is needed for people who feel constantly constipated. Following things needs to be incorporated as part of lifestyle to get rid of this

  • Proper Sleep
  • Diet as per your body type
  • Avoid refined sugar and food containing refined sugars
  • Avoid Junk food
  • Drink lots of water
  • Having foods rich in Vitamin B 12
  • Have fruits and vegetables
  • Having fresh Yoghurt
  • Having Trifala powder or tablets with warm water
  • Cut down on alcohol, tea, coffee
  • have cucumber daily with lunch and dinner


Preventing Constipation
You can prevent constipation as well if your life style and diet supports it.

Effects of constipation
As per Ayurveda all the diseases start from the Gut. It is the root of all your problems. Keep your gut healthy if you want to stay healthy. A number of diseases start from the Gut , some of which can be immediately detected while others might take time. It all depends on how well you listen your body's whispers.Some of the immediate affects of constipation include
1) Gas/Bloating
2) Piles/Fissure etc.
3) IBS ( Irritable Bowl Syndrome)
4) Leaky Gut


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