Constipation is a
gastrointestinal problem that affects a lot many people around the world. A
person who is suffering from constipation will experience hardened and unusual
stool, problem in stool evacuation, and pain in bowel
movements.
Many a times we
normally ignore the constipation symptoms – it is not right to do so in spite
of the problem disappearing soon. When
the problem is short term case of constipation, people tend to leave it
untreated. However, if the symptoms do
not intensify and you notice a normal bowel movement within few days, then
there is no long term health issue. There are times when the symptoms continue
and the bowel functioning is not normal then it can be a serious medical concern
because it may lead to the buildup of toxic products in the colon and along the
walls of the gastrointestinal tract. Chronic constipation can cause problems
such as intestines rupturing, rectal bleeding, etc.
Some of the common symptoms
of constipation are: abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, hardened
and unusual stool, problem in stool evacuation, loss of appetite, nausea,
headache and passing gas.
There are various
ways to relieve constipation – eating fibre rich food, drinking enough of
fluids, exercise will help keep the bowel movements regular. Herbal
laxative is also recommended as it helps
alleviate constipation problems.
