CONSTIPATION | WHY CAN CONSTIPATION OCCUR ? | Symptoms of Constipation | | The following tips are helpful to prevent and reduce constipation |

               

-:CONSTIPATION:-

Constipation as per general experience “Constipation occurs when stool becomes less common and stool becomes difficult to evacuate. ”



WHY CAN CONSTIPATION OCCUR ?

Following common causes of constipation:-

1) It most often occurs due to changes in diet or routine, or due to insufficient fibre intake.

2) By not drinking enough water. 

3)Not getting enough exercise.

4) Stress

5)Changes in daily routine .

6)More milk or cheese should be take

7)Specific medication. e.g. Morphine, Codine, Pain reliver drugs like ibuprofen etc.





Constipation may be acute or chronic. Acute constipation begins suddenly and noticeably. Chronic constipation may begin gradually and persists for months or years.

Constipation is a symptom , not a disease .
Common Symptoms are ,

1) Inability to have bowel movement for several days.

2)Passing Hard & Dry stool.

3)Abdominal cramps or pain. 


5)Loss of appitite.


7)Feeling Blotting.


Physician Will ask about,

1) Life style. 

2)Symptoms.

3)Any medical problem have.

4)Any Medicine taking.

Physical Examination ,

5) Feeling abdominal area and rectum area .

Some tests are recommend when constipation is severe. Such as ,


7)Blood Test .


Prevention and Treatment of constipation:-

The following tips are helpful to prevent and reduce constipation.


  1)Take more high fibre diet.

  2)Drink plenty of fluid and water.

 3)Get regular Physical Exercise.

 4)Perform regular toilet activity and do when needed.


If above tips don’t work , consent your doctor for advice. Doctor will prescribe,

 6)Laxactives, Like Bisacodyl , Psyllium etc.

 7)Stool softener, Such as enema.

Complication of Constipation:-

  1)Haemorrhoids

  2) Fissure in anal .





        





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