Constipation is passage of small amounts of hard, dry bowel movements, usually fewer than three times a week. Many people at some stage in their life has had the feeling of constipation. The number of bowel movements generally decreases with age. Ninety-five percent of adults have bowel movements between three and 21 times per week, and this would be considered normal.
The symptoms are excessive straining, hard stools, a feeling of incomplete evacuation, a sensation of blockage in the anorectal region.
1. Accumulation of physical and mental stress.
2. Lowering of natural resistance and immunity.
3. Disruption of natural biological rhythms
What Causes Constipation
There are several possible causes of constipation. The hard and dry stools of constipation occur when the intestines absorbs too much water. (Waste moves through the intestines and the intestines absorb water as the waste moves through it). The hard and dry stools of constipation occur when the colon absorbs too much water.
Constipation is most often caused by a low-fiber diet, lack of physical activity, not drinking enough water, or delay in going to the bathroom when you have the urge to defecate.
One most common causes of constipation is a diet low in fiber found in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains and high in fats found in cheese, eggs, and meats. People who eat plenty of high-fiber foods are less likely to become constipated.
People may become constipated if they do not eat enough high-fiber foods like vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Some research shows that high-fiber diets can help prevent constipation.
Although constipation treatment depends on the cause, severity, and duration, in most cases dietary and lifestyle changes will help relieve symptoms and help prevent constipation. You can follow a high-fibre diet, exercise every day, drink lots of water yet still get constipation from time to time.
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