Almost everyone gets constipated at some time. It occurs when bowel movements become difficult that you have to strain hard, feel the abdominal pain for some people, stools become hard like pebble and the frequency become less. Usually after 3 days, stools become harder and more difficult to pass.
causes:
- Inadequate water intake.
- Inadequate fiber in the diet.
- A disruption of regular diet or routine; traveling.
- Inadequate activity or exercise or immobility.
- Eating large amounts of dairy products.
- Stress.
- Resisting the urge to have a bowel movement
- Overuse of laxatives (stool softeners) which, over time, weaken the bowel muscles.
- Antacid medicines containing calcium or aluminum.
- Hypothyroidism
- Medicines (especially strong pain medicines, such as narcoticsor iron pills).
- Depression.
- Eating disorders.
- Pregnancy.
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Colon cancer
- Eat a well-balanced diet with plenty of fiber. Good sources of fiber are fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole-grain bread and cereal (especially bran). Fiber and water help the colon pass stool.
- Drink sufficient of water and other fluids. Liquids that contain caffeine, such as coffee and soft drinks, seem to have a dehydrating effect and may need to be avoided until your bowel habits return to normal.
- Exercise regularly.
- Move your bowels when you feel the urge.
- Drink two to four extra glasses of water a day (unless fluid restricted).
- Try warm liquids, especially in the morning.
- Add fruits and vegetables to your diet.
- Eat prunes and/or bran cereal.
- If needed, use a very mild stool softener or laxative. Do not use laxatives for more than two weeks without calling your doctor, as laxative overuse can aggravate your symptoms.
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