MORE ABOUT CONSTIPATION
CAUSES OF CONSTIPATION
- ENDOCRINOLOGICAL
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Hypopituitarism
- Hypothyroidism
- Pseudohypoparathyroidism
- Hypercalcemia
- Pheochromacytoma
- Glucagonoma
- NEUROLOGICAL
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Brain Tumor
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Scleroderma
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Spinal Cord Tumors
- Pregnancy
METABOLIC PSYCHIATRIC
- Uremia
- Hypokalemia
- Porphyria
- Amiloidosis
- Disorders
- Dehydration
- Depression
- Psychosis
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Obsessive Compulsive
OPERATIONS ORGANIC DISEASES
- Pelvic Operations
- Anal Operations Endonmetriosis, (Anal stenosis due to hemorroidectomy etc.) Narrowing due to Anastomosis
OPERATIONS ORGANIC DISEASES
- Organic Obstructive Bowel Diseases
- Volvulus,
DIET
- Inadequate intake of fiber
- Inadequate consumption of fluid
CHANGES IN LIFESTYLE
- Vacation, immobility,
- Events that affect daily life
Tips to keep you stay away from constipation
Get enough exercise
Regular exercise helps your digestive system stay active and healthy. You don’t need to become a great athlete. A 20- to 30-minute walk every day may help. Allow yourself enough time to have a bowel movement.
Sometimes we feel so hurried that we don’t pay attention to our body’s needs. Make sure you don’t ignore the urge to have a bowel movement.
Drink plenty of water and other liquids such as fruit and vegetable juices and clear soups-Liquid helps keep the stool soft and easy to pass, so it’s important to drink enough fluids. Try not to drink liquids that contain caffeine or alcohol. Caffeine and alcohol tend to dry out your digestive system. Use laxatives only if a doctor says you should.
Laxatives
Laxatives are medicines that will make you pass a stool. Most people who are mildly constipated do not need laxatives. However, if you are doing all the right things, and you are still constipated, your doctor may recommend laxatives for a limited time. Your doctor will tell you if you need a laxative and what type is best for you. Laxatives come in many forms: liquid, chewing gum, pills, and powder that you mix with water, for example.
Check with your doctor about any medicines you take-Some medicines can cause constipation They include calcium pills, pain pills with codeine in them, some antacids, iron pills, diuretics and medicines for depression. If you take a medicine for another problem, be sure to ask your doctor whether it could cause constipation.
Points to Remember
- Constipation affects almost everyone at one time or another.
- Many people think they're constipated when really they aren't. life
- In most cases, following these simple tips will help prevent constipation:
- Eat a variety of foods, especially beans, bran, whole grains, and fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Exercise regularly.
- Understand that normal bowel habits are different for everyone.
- Drink plenty of liquids.
- Don't ignore the urge to have a bowel movement.
- If your bowel habits change, check with your doctor.
- Most people with mild constipation do not need laxatives. However, doctors may recommend laxatives for a limited time for people with chronic constipation.
- Medicines that you take for another problem might cause constipation.