Can Constipation Be Treated?

By William Nowak

Constipation is an uncomfortable but rarely serious medical condition. Most people are uncomfortable talking about it and unfortunately most people will experience constipation at some point in their lives.

During constipation, your bowel movements may become less frequent or harder to expel.

Every person is different regarding how many bowel movements per week is normal. Doctors agree that it is unhealthy to go more than 3 days without having any movement, however.

You are medically constipated, according to doctors, if you experience symptoms of constipation for longer than 3 months.

If you want to treat constipation, you must first understand the causes and then develop a plan to change your lifestyle and start eating more healthy.

Constipation can be caused by many different situations: Physical, Mental, and Nutritional factors all play a role.

Many people will experience constipation if their diet is severely lacking in water and fiber.

The excessive consumption of dairy products can also cause constipation.

If you have any of the following physical conditions, they may be to blame for you being constipated: Holding off bowel movements for too long, Not getting enough exercise, Hypothyroidism, Pregnancy, Colon Cancer, IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Certain medications and supplements such as antacids, strong pain medications, iron pills, and overusing laxatives can cause constipation.

Mental stress and neurological conditions also have an effect on constipation and regular bowl movements.

Your entire digestive system can be upset by things such as eating disorders, stress, and even depression.

If you have certain neurological diseases like Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson's Disease, you might already know about constipation.

Swelling or pain in your abdomen, Bowel movements become less frequent or painful, and also vomiting are all symptoms of constipation.

If constipation gets too bad, you may need advanced tests like blood tests or colonoscopy so the doctors can see how bad it really is.

Don't make the same mistake most constipation sufferers make. And that is only focusing on the symptoms rather than creating a plan to treat what is causing constipation.

Often constipation can be treated naturally by simply correcting your habits that caused it in the first place.

These things should be done daily to help treat and prevent constipation: Eat foods that are high in fiber, drink a lot of water before during and after a meal, and also get regular exercise.

You should never resist the urge to have a bowel movement if you want to treat constipation.

If you are already constipated there are a couple things that should be done immediately. First, in the morning drink warm liquids such as tea or warm water. Also add 2 to 4 extra glasses of water to your 8 glasses a day. Fruits and vegetables, and even prune juice can also provide relief of constipation.

Doctors recommend only using stool softeners or laxatives in severe cases as continued use can actually increase the symptoms and occurrence of constipation.

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