New Delhi, July 04, 2019: Constipation , also known as costiveness or dyschezia, denotes infrequent bowel movements, often caused by insufficient fibre in diet or low fluid intake or decreased physical activity, hypothyroidism, celiac disease, defecation habit ,intake of certain medicines , non celiac gluten sensitivity , pelvic floor disorder. Certain metabolic and endocrine problems like hypercalcemia ,hypothyroidism, porphyria, chronic kidney disease might lead to constipation as a result of it. Symptoms include abdominal pain bloating, hard and dry stool and an uncomfortable feeling of incomplete bowel movement.Ways how to relieve constipation depends upon the cause leading to it and the time duration a person has been facing the problem. One might mitigate constipation by drinking enough fluids including more fibre in diets like fruits vegetables whole grains, and doing adequate physical exercise. Being physically active helps the food to move through the digestive system . An inactive person tends to get constipated .
- Drink lots and lots of fluid- taking a glass of hot water every morning helps to reduce the problem of constipation. Hot water helps to clear the anal tract. A glass of hot milk with a spoon of ghee can also combat constipation. The moisture of the ghee and the vitamins present in milk softens the stool and also clears the anal tract. One can also take a spoon of olive oil regularly in empty stomach. The vitamins, iron, omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants present in olive oil not only loosen the hard stool but also make the digestive tract clear thereby minimising the problem of constipation. Olive oil also makes the immune system strong. Adding linseed to drinking water or juice also helps to cure constipation. Linseed , rich in omega 3 fatty acids clears the ball movement , also making the digestive system strong. Caffeine ,the main constituent of coffee, acts as a laxative and improves the digestive system, thereby giving relief from severe constipation. Drinking ginger tea everyday in the morning serves as a remedy to overcome constipation.
- High fibre content diet-lack of fibre in diet is the prime cause of constipation in people. Constipated people should follow a properly balanced diet comprising fruits , vegetables and whole grains to enable a clear bowel and bladder movement. Also they should avoid white flour and related products. Apple juice is highly recommended to constipated patients. The fruit is rich in fibre while the juice contains pectin which promotes digestion. Drinking apple juice every day in the morning can be useful. Guavas, highly rich in fibre content can be taken twice a day to cure severe constipation. Oranges, high in vitamins, potassium, copper also full of fibre can be taken before going to bed at night it gives a complete bowel movement in the next morning. Ripe Papayas , full of vitamin c can be taken twice a day to cure severe constipation.It softens the stool and makes the anal tract clear. Vegetables like beans and cabbage are rich in fibre as well. various beans like red beans black Beans lima beans , enriched in fibre should be included in the diet.
- Physical exercise– as has been said ,an inactive person tends to get more constipated. Physical exercise not only keeps the body healthy but also improves the bowel movement resulting in complete passage of bowel movement. A regular morning walk ok for 10 to 15 minutes is highly recommended. It can be followed by physical activities like stretching, jogging, swimming, running to reduce the problem of constipation.
- Massaging the perineum-perineum is that stretch of skin which separates the vagina from the anus. Massaging the perineum by trusting constantly on that part of the skin with the pointer finger helps to ease constipation by promoting bowel movement and improving bowel function.
- 5.take a laxative-the polyethylene glycol 3350, when taken in lower doses can help to prevent constipation while at higher doses it might cause diarrhoea so one should adjust and take the required amount of dose to mitigate the problem.
Laxman DS herbal laxative a product designed by purayati has been developed to cure constipated patients. It can be said to be the best medicine for constipation. This product contains extracts from senna Alexandria , also called sonamukhi along with six other extracts. Patients get multiple benefits from this product . It is a cure to various digestive issues starting from acidity to indigestion. The product should be taken at night before going to sleep and the next morning you get a clear, fresh and complete bowel movement.
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