CONSTIPATION

Constipation is determined in large intestine which is the main area to move food, absorb water from intestine and pass stool to rectum through muscle contractions

(squeezing motion). Your colon’s main job is to absorb water from residual food as it’s passing through your digestive system. It then creates stool (waste).

The colon’s muscles eventually propel the waste out through the rectum to be eliminated. If stool remains in the colon too long, it can become hard and difficult to

pass.

Poor diet frequently causes constipation. Dietary fiber and adequate water intake are necessary to help keep stools soft.

Fiber-rich foods are usually plant-based. Fiber comes in soluble and insoluble forms. Soluble fiber can dissolve in water and creates a soft, gel-like material as it passes

through the digestive system.

Insoluble fiber retains most of its structure as it goes through the digestive system. Both forms of fiber join with stool, increasing its weight and size while also

softening it. This makes it easier to pass through the rectum.

Common causes of constipation include:

 low fiber diet, particularly diets high in meat, milk, or cheese

 dehydration

 low exercise levels

 delaying the impulse to have a bowel movement

 travel or other changes in routine

 medications, including certain antacids, pain medications, diuretics, and some treatments for Parkinson’s disease

 pregnancy

 older age (constipation affects around one-thirdTrusted Source of people ages 60 and over)

Changing your diet and increasing your physical activity level are the easiest and fastest ways to treat and prevent constipation.

You can try the following techniques as well:

 Every day, drink 1.5 to 2 quarts of unsweetened fluids, like water, to hydrate the body.

 Limit consumption of alcohol and caffeinated drinks, which cause dehydration.

 Add fiber-rich foods to your diet, such as raw fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, prunes, or bran cereal. Your daily intake of fiber should be between

20 and 35 grams.

 Cut down on low fiber foods, such as meat, milk, cheese, and processed foods.

 Aim for about 150 minutes of moderate exercise every week, with a goal of 30 minutes per day at least five times per week. Try walking, swimming, or

biking.

 If you feel the urge to have a bowel movement, don’t delay. The longer you wait, the harder your stool can become.

 Raise your knees by putting your feet on a footstool when having a bowel movement.

 When using the bathroom, allow yourself plenty of time, and try to relax your muscles.
 Use laxatives sparingly. A healthcare professional may prescribe laxatives or enemas for a short period of time to help soften your stools. Never use

laxatives for more than 2 weeks without talking with a healthcare professional. Your body can develop a dependence on them.

 According to Ayurveda there are many natural ways to prevent and manage the constipation. Herbs like amalaki, bhibhitaki, haritaki, punarnava,

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