Constipation and Home Remedies

Definition of constipation:

"Constipation is the condition of not being able to easily remove solid waste from one's body: the condition of not being able to have a bowel movement easily."

 "constipation is a condition in which a person has uncomfortable or infrequent bowel movements. Typically, a person is considered constipated when the stool causes small amounts of hard, dry stool to pass, usually less than three times a week. However, normal bowel movement may consist of having a bowel movement three times a day or three times a week; It depends on the person."

 Some Common Misconceptions:

•  that a bowel motion each day is necessary
•  that wastes saved within side the frame are absorbed and are risky to fitness or shorten the existence span.
• These misconceptions have brought about a marked overuse and abuse of laxatives.

 

What Causes Constipation?

•  Eating too little fiber
•  Not consuming sufficient liquids
•  Lack of exercise/bodily activity
•   Change in routine
•  travel 
•  Older age
•  Slower metabolism 
•  Frequent use of
• laxatives 
•  Certain illnesses or conditions
•   Medications: Pain killer (narcotics) -antacids containing aluminum -antidepressants -iron dietary supplements -diuretics ("water" pills)

 

Other causes of Constipation:

•  Imaginary constipation 
•  Irritable bowel syndrome 
•  Poor bowel habits 
•  Hormonal disturbances 
• Pregnancy 
• Fissures and hemorrhoids 
•  Mechanical compression

What Can You Do?

• Become greater bodily active
• Drink greater water and different liquids
• Be positive to drink at the least eight to ten glasses of water normal ,Liquid enables maintain the stool soft
• Cereal: Eat greater fiber -More beans, entire grains and bran cereals, sparkling fruits, vegetables -Limit meals and not using a fiber (cheese, meat, sweets, processed meals)
•  Fiber dietary supplements are quality choice -Absorb water and make stool softer 
•  Allow your self sufficient time to have a bowel motion. If you get in a rush and forget about the urge to have a bowel motion, it may purpose constipation

Medication:

 Give laxatives handiest if really necessary 

 Laxatives can purpose:

Poor absorption of nutrients and minerals

 Loss of water, sodium and potassium

Damage in your intestines

Precaution:

 Patients with congestive coronary heart failure, kidney disease, and excessive blood pressure, must now no longer use laxatives that incorporate sodium.

 Enemas and suppositories:

Microenema, which includes docusate, Ducolax Suppository, which includes bisacodyl, Kleen Enema, which includes sodium biphosphate.

Home Remedies:

Castor oil:

Boil a cup of milk add 1 table spoon of castor oil in it and some sugar for taste. Try to take warm like tea for better results.

Basil seeds:

Soak 1 tablespoon basil seeds in a glass of water for 15-30 mins and drink it fir mixing very well. you can take it in morning and night too.

Ispaghol:

Soak 1 tablespoon ispaghol  in a glass of water for 15-30 mins and drink it fir mixing very well. you can take it in morning and night too.