Constipation is defined as having a bowel movement fewer than three times per week and is a fairly common problem. With constipation stools are usually hard, dry, small in size, and difficult to eliminate. Some people who are constipated find it painful to have a bowel movement and often experience straining, bloating, and the sensation of a full bowel.
A person is not really considered constipated if they do not have a bowel movement after one day. However, depending on the person, normal bowel movements may occur three times a day or three times a week.
It is a symptom, not a disease. Proper diet is probably the most single important factor in avoiding constipation. If you are not eating enough fiber rich foods it can cause you to get constipated. A diet of foods high in fiber is best.
Here are a few examples:
- apples
- peaches
- raspberries
- tangerines
- oranges
- pears
- prunes
- broccoli
- cabbage
- carrots
- cauliflower
- spinach
- zucchini
- black-eyed peas
- kidney beans
- lima beans
- cold whole-grain cereal (All-Bran, Total, Bran Flakes)
- hot whole-grain cereal (oatmeal)
- wheat or 7-grain bread
You should also drink plenty of non diuretic liquids and get adequate exercise. If these measures are not effective, your doctor may have you take fiber pills or other medicines designed to treat the problem.
Hemroids are one side effect that can be caused due to straining when one is constipated. Get rid of straining and you eliminate one of the largest causes of hemroids.
So remember, constipation may be present if you have three or fewer bowel movements in a week or if the stool is hard, dry, painful, or difficult to pass. Constipation affects almost everyone at one time or another. In most cases, following these simple steps will help prevent constipation: Eat a variety of foods, especially vegetables, fruits, and grains. Drink plenty of liquids. Get regular exercise. Visit the restroom when you feel the urge to have a bowel movement. Fiber pills and powders may help relieve constipation. people with mild constipation usually do not need laxatives. However, your doctor may recommend a laxative for a limited time if you have constipation that does not improve. Some medicines can cause constipation.
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This post was written by admin on September 25, 2009
Some great information. Another good way to get rid of hemroids for good is to go through a detox process once you have reduced the symptoms.
We all carry a lot of waste which has been attached to and is stuck hard inside the bowel. A Detox plan will help to eliminate this waste and the chances of getting hemroids in the future will be significantly reduced
By paying attention to small details like eating fruits and fibrous materials plus doing minimal but regular exercise, the general health of the population will be drastically increased. Constipation is primarily caused by bad diet and lack of exercise.
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