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Constipation is sometimes difficult to define in a medical context. Its symptoms are certainly easy to recognize. If you have difficulty passing bowel movements then you are feeling constipated. However''what degree of constipation requires medical attention? After allsome people might consider passing fewer than three bowel movements a week to be unusualwhile others might be concerned that they are not regular at least once a day. Others may only think of constipation symptoms as feelings of hardnessdryness or pain. Other symptoms frequently associated with constipation include a lack energy excessive fullness and bloatedness.
Bowel habits are different for everyone. You will be regular only according to the type of foods you eat''the amount of exercise you getas well as other health factors. Thereforeif you are experiencing constipationone of the first questions the doctor will have is what you eat and how often you exercise. This can be a solution in of itself. Other questions the doctor might have for you could include traveling habitswhether or not you ignore the urge to use the bathroom and the amount of stress you are dealing with.
It is possible that Constipation is resulting from a medical condition. Constipation along with other symptoms could be indicative of pregnancy''intestinal problemsirritable bowel syndromediabetes and hypothyroidism. For example irritable bowel syndrome involves a condition in which nerves in the intestine do not function properly. Because of this dysfunction the intestine becomes sensitive to foodgas stool and stress.
What can you do about constipation? Before going to the doctor''and if you are not in great paintry some looking into some natural treatment. Constipation affects everyone at some time or anotherand in most cases it is not serious. What will help is learning your own body and discovering what seems to cause problems with digestion.
Some people find that if they eat more fiber and less junk food they are far more regular. Fiber helps people to form softer and bulkier stools. Increase your intake of vegetables''fruitsand grains. On the other handyou should avoid foods that do not have much fiber but lots of fat. For instancebe wary of cheesemilkmeatsnacks and processed foods. Increasing liquids is also a vital step. Liquids do not affect the stool directlybut they can keep your body hydrated. Dehydrationon the other hand can cause constipation.
Should you talk to a doctor? If symptoms persist''the answer is yes. He or she may advise you to take a laxativediuretic or other medication. Howeverthese would be drastic stepsso try every natural measure first. For more information on the subject look up constipation at a medical website.
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