Most of us have experienced constipation, although not be uncomfortable with a serious illness (in general), this condition can be a problem.
What is constipation? Constipation is a condition in which it made in a decrease in motility (movement) of the colon, by difficulty in bowel movements. Every person has the ability of intestinal motility itself, but if after 3 days still no saddle, then the earth more and more difficult than it emits.
You have already said that he was constipated when?
- Effort in the evacuation of more than 25% of the time
- Hard stools more than 25%
- The frequency of bowel movements <2 times a week
What causes constipation?
- Drinking water and fiber, the less
- Changes in eating habits, such as travel
- Lack of exercise, or lack of movement
- The companies keep the stool because of pain, such as the environment.
- Other conditions such as an underactive thyroid, colon cancer
So, how can I avoid constipation? Some things to do to prevent the occurrence of constipation, including can
- Eat foods high in fiber (which, incidentally, I know). The sources of fiber include buah2an, vegetables, whole grain bread. Fiber in a mass of stool that is expanding and is easily removed
- Drink at least eight glasses a day if you have a medical condition that requires you to limit your fluid intake. Beverages such as coffee and the effects of dehydration and should be avoided until your bowel movements regular. Some people may also suffer from constipation by drinking milk.
- Exercise regularly
- Not too often hide saddles
What if a blockage? Some things you can do the following
- Drink 2-4 glasses of water continues, the use of hot water, especially in the morning
- Add fruit to your diet
- Milk can be treated to improve their chair
- Do not use laxatives without consulting a doctor because they can worsen constipation naturally
If severe constipation and requires treatment by a doctor?
- Constipation affects new
- accompanied by blood
- accompanied by weight loss, without setting up a diet
- accompanied by defecation
- Constipation more than 2 weeks
In principle, constipation, especially on food and irregular life occurs when certain precautions have serious illnesses that require additional medical treatment, be taken as described above