Constipation

To understand constipation, it helps to know how the large intestine works. As food passes through it, the large intestine absorbs water and forms feces. Muscle contractions of the colon push the stool towards the rectum. By the time the stools reach the rectum they have become solid because most of the water has been absorbed.

The hard and dry stools of constipation are created when the large intestine absorbs a lot of water. This is because the intestinal muscle contractions are slow or sluggish, causing the stool to move into the large intestine too slowly.

Symptoms

Hard stools Feeling of incomplete emptying (1 in 4 bowel movements) Difficulty in emptying and abdominal pain 1-2 bowel movements per week Feeling of rectal obstruction

Causes

Among the most common causes of constipation are: Lack of fiber in the diet, Lack of enough fluids, Lack of exercise, Taking medication, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Changes in our life or routine as it may be , is pregnancy, old age and travel, Abuse of laxatives, Delay in the need for defecation, Special diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Lupus, Problems of the colon and rectum, Problems with its function intestine, e.g. chronic idiopathic constipation

Treatment

Follow a balanced diet rich in fiber. Consume about 2 liters of fluid a day. Increase physical activity by putting exercise into your life. Maintain the proper functioning of the intestinal flora Train your intestine. Give yourself small relaxation braces If changes in daily habits do not relieve you of the symptoms of constipation, seek medical help. The doctor will diagnose the causes and recommend the appropriate treatment.