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Constipation is the repeated painful or
difficult passage of hard stool or having a bowel movement only once or twice a
week. The common misconception of constipation is that if you are not having a
bowel movement everyday, you are constipated. You colon absorbs water from food
residue. The longer the food stays in your colon, it progressively loses water
content. Eventually, it becomes dry and hard to pass.
Causes of constipation:
- Lifestyle habits : A low fiber
diet, lack of fluids and lack of physical activity may lead to
constipation.
- Age : With age, the muscles in
your digestive tract may become less active.
- Medication : Constipation maybe a
side effect of various drugs.
- Excessive Laxative Usage : Overuse
of laxatives and repeatedly ignoring the urge to have a bowel
movement may result in constipation.
What to do if you have constipation
(constipated) ?
- Drink plenty of fluids : Liquid
helps keep your stool soft.
- Eat more fiber : Fiber helps bulk
up and soften stool so that it passes through the digestive tract.
Beans, fruits, vegetables, cereal and whole wheat products are good
for you. But for certain people, it may help to add these to your
diet slowly.
- Eat regular meals and exercise :
This promotes normal bowel function and exercise stimulate
intestinal muscles, which speeds up the passage of food through your
digestive tract.
- Don't delay nature's call : The
longer you delay nature's call, the harder and drier your stool will
become.
- Supplements : Some natural
type of fiber like psyllium husk can be good.
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