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Constipation

The definition of Constipation has less than three bowel movements in a week. Therefore, how often a person uses the toilet varies from one person to another. Some people have bowel movements many times a day, while others only have one or two times a week. Bowel movements are unique for each person, no matter the pattern, as long as the person doesn't stay too long in a way. Therefore, one pattern is critical. The more difficult it gets for stool to pass, the longer the person will use the toilet

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Constipation

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  1. Constipation Causes,Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

  2. The definition of Constipation has less than three bowel movements in a week. Therefore, how often a person uses the toilet varies from one person to another. Some people have bowel movements many times a day, while others only have one or two times a week. Bowel movements are unique for each person, no matter the pattern, as long as the person doesn't stay too long in a way. Therefore, one pattern is critical. The more difficult it gets for stool to pass, the longer the person will use the toilet. Essential key points when understanding constipation are the following: • Feeling of not fully emptying the bowels. • Painful bowel movement with difficulty in passing stools. What is Constipation

  3. The causes for Constipation are numerous; Each can be categorized into three essential parts such as : • Pregnancy • Medications or • Lifestyle choices Causes of Constipation

  4. Constipation symptoms can include: • Having the feeling that the person didn’t empty their bowels after movement. • Feeling nauseous and bloated. • Having fewer bowel movements in a week. • Stools are dry, lumpy, and hard. • Stools are painful and hard to pass. • Having stomach aches or cramps. Symptoms of Constipation

  5. Many cases of mild to moderate Constipation are managed at home. Self-care begins with changing what you drink and eat and then make changes accordingly. There are several recommendations and home remedies that can be used, such as: • Drinking two to four glasses of water every day and avoiding caffeine drinks and alcohol because these drinks cause dehydration that can worsen Constipation. • Checking how you sit on the toilet is essential. It would be best to raise your feet while leaning back or squatting to make more effortless bowel movements. • Exercise. • Eat fewer foods that are high in fats, such as eggs, meat, and cheese. Treatment for Constipation

  6. Some home-based methods can be used to treat Constipation to prevent it from becoming a chronic problem: • Do not wait to move your bowels when you feel the urge. • Treat mild Constipation with dietary supplements like magnesium. • Drink eight glasses of water every day. Avoid drinks that can dehydrate the body, such as coffee and soft drinks. • Eat plenty of foods that are high in fiber. Good sources of fiber are fruits, vegetables, whole grains, cereals, and legumes. Fiber and water can help the colon to pass stool. Many of the fruits high in fiber, like strawberries, have the highest fiber level. Bran is also a great source of fiber. People who are suffering from Constipation must eat between 18 and 30 grams of fiber every day. Prevention for Constipation

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