Constipation
Constipation is the problem of irregular bowel function, so that the process of defecation more difficult and less, and estimated only three times a week, which leads to the person’s sense of discomfort and discomfort continued, and although this problem is a common problems among people, but some suffer from chronic Which affects their daily lives, and there are many causes of constipation, such as eating certain types of foods, or eating bad eating habits.
Symptoms of constipation
- Defecate only three times a week.
- Stiffness of the stool or its appearance in the form of severe clusters.
- Stress to get normal bowel movement.
- The feeling of a blockage in the rectum, which prevents normal bowel movement and protrusion.
- Feeling uncomfortable or not getting rid of the feces completely, even after entering the bathroom.
Causes of constipation
- Obstruction of the colon or rectum: Some causes of this obstruction: anal incision, intestinal obstruction, colon cancer, narrowing of the colon, abdominal cancer, rectal cancer.
- Neurological problems throughout the colon and rectum: These problems include: autonomic neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, injury to the spinal cord, and stroke.
- Conditions that affect hormones in the body: hormones help balance fluid in the body, and any diseases or problems that cause this imbalance may lead to constipation, including: diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and pregnancy.
Foods that cause constipation
- Dairy products: Cheese, ice cream, and other dairy products cause constipation, they lead to high fat and low fiber.
- Red meat: Although red meat itself is not a major cause of constipation, it does reduce the proportion of fiber that is consumed in the body, leading to the emergence of the problem of constipation.
- Bananas: It is interesting that bananas is a major cause of constipation, and at the same time may reduce the symptoms, and depends on the extent of maturity, green banana is not fully mature cause constipation, and ripe bananas well contains a high proportion of soluble fiber, which Helps to push the intestinal waste easily, thus relieving the symptoms of constipation.
- Starchy foods: Starch-rich foods such as rice, pasta, potatoes, etc. cause constipation due to its indigestion properties, and are usually taken to relieve diarrhea.
- Fried foods: such as fried potatoes, donuts, and fried meats cause constipation because of the slowing down of digestive functions.