When you have tough and infrequent bowel movements, then it is termed as constipation. Constipation is a common digestive system condition seen in many individuals now a days. Common culprits of constipation include dehydration, lack of fibre intake, irritable bowel syndrome and so on. Though constipation is not a serious issue, but it can be irritating and lead to symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, loss of appetite, uneasyness etc. This condition is most common among conceived ladies. When the colon absorbs water from stools, they become harder and tuff which makes emptying the bowel difficult and painful. Among few people these harder and dry stools can also lead to piles and fissures.
Constipation can be acute and chronic and is classified into three types namely
- Atonic constipation (this is caused mainly due to lack of intestinal muscle tone and unhealthy eating habits and lifestyle
- Obstructive constipation (this type is caused when your bowel becomes blocked due to cystic fibrosis, tumors and more
- Spastic constipation (this type is also called as constipation dominant irritable bowel syndrome and it is caused due to certain neurological conditions, stress, medication and so on.
One should not neglect the constipation problem if they experience the following symptoms like weight loss, anemia, rectal haemorrhage and inflammatory bowel disease, along with constipation.
Common causes of constipation
Slow passage of digestive food through the colon is treated as main culprit of constipation problem, as the colon absorbs more water from it. Several other factors can also provoke constipation problem like
- Not having enough fibre in your diet
- Not drinking enough water and liquids
- Lack of physical activity
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Stress
- Usage of few medications
- Excess intake of dairy products
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Avoiding going to toilet when you have urge
- Excess usage of laxatives
- Neurological disorders
- Cancers, especially colon cancer
Few other risk factors of constipation include aging, being a women, taking antacids and anti depressant medications, problems with nerves and muscles and so on.
One can overcome constipation problem by following few tips like
- Staying hydrated
- Including fibre rich foods in diet like fruits, vegetables, nuts and so on.
- Avoiding unhealthy junk and processed foods
- Avoiding excess intake of caffeinated and dairy products.
- Controlling stress and also by staying physically active
Homeopathy treatment
Homeopathy uses natural remedies and treats constipation effectively by improving bowel motility and reducing pain and discomfort. These remedies are safe, non toxic and successfully treat both acute and chronic constipation without any adverse side effects. Homeopathy treatment is based on the symptoms, examination of individual, health history and so on. It not just focuses on constipation problem but also improves individuals over all wellbeing. Homeocare International successfully treats constipation and improves functioning of digestive system. Along with treatment, professional homeopaths at Homeocare International also provide tips to control constipation problem.