Constipation

Constipation

Constipation is a common digestive issue that affects people of all age groups. It is characterized by difficulty in passing stools or painful bowel movements. Due to constipation there are chances for formation of following symptoms like wind, heaviness in stomach and loss of appetite, which further leads to headache, sleeplessness etc.  Hemorrhoids, anal fissures are complications of constipation.

Causes:

Several factors can cause constipation, including:

• Intake of low fiber diet (milk, meat, cheese etc.)

• Dehydration

• Medications (antacids, painkillers, diuretics etc.)

• Sedentary lifestyle

• Pregnancy

• Older age

Symptoms:

Symptoms of constipation include:

• Difficulty in passing stools.

• Bleeding from the rectum

• Blood in your stool

• Persistent abdominal pain

• Pain in the lower back

• Feeling of fullness, even after defecation

• Infrequent bowel movements

• Bloating

• Nausea

• Loss of appetite