Constipation is the slow movement of the bowel, and there is a great difficulty in removing waste from the body by defecation, which is one of the cases of disease common in many.
The cause of constipation is due to functional reasons or misconduct habits in individuals, so that food takes a long time in the intestine to get out of the anus. Sometimes constipation patients suffer from partial or complete fecal incontinence, feeling that they have not completely cleared the intestines or may not give up completely .
As days pass without their bodies taking out the waste, leading to serious health problems over time.
Causes of constipation:
1. Not eating good amounts of dietary fiber found in vegetables and fruits, which soften the intestines.
2. Lack of drinking liquids, especially water, which helps in the disposal of waste.
3. Lack of mobility and physical activity, sitting for long periods.
4. Hypothyroidism.
5. Take some medications that cause constipation. Medicines such as depression, some analgesics, hypnotic drugs, some diuretics and antacids. Some dietary supplements such as iron granules, etc.
6. Cystic fibrosis disease.
7. Diabetes
Wheat Allergy Disease
9. Psychological stressors, and chronic muscle tension.
10. Hypercalcemia.
11. Irritable bowel syndrome, especially if constipation lasts longer than 3 months.
12. Hormonal problems.
Symptoms associated with constipation:
1. Headaches
2. Dizziness “Dizziness”
3. Swelling and gases
4. Fatigue and general exhaustion
5. Complete intestinal discharge
6. Neurosis
7. Paleness of the face
constipation treatment :
1. Maintaining exercise, and the simplest walking sport, which works to stimulate blood circulation.
2. Eat enough fluids daily.
3. Regularity in eating meals, divided at intervals rather than at once.
4. Change diet, to include plenty of vegetables and fruits in daily meals.
5. Use of pharmaceutical laxatives from the pharmacy under the supervision of a doctor
6. Avoid constipation drugs and replace them with another.
7. Eat some drinks that help to soften the intestines such as: Chamomile, mint, natural juices such as kiwi pineapple, apricot ect ..
8. The doctor may refer to an enema.