04 December, 2010

CONSTIPATION

Constipation

What is constipation?

Constipation describes a change in bowel habits, to one in which stool amount is decreased, hard, decreased in frequency, or there is excessive straining during defecation.
Normal frequency and consistency of bowel movement varies from individual to individual (three to twelve bowel movements per week is probably "normal").

Symptoms:
Abdominal discomfort or Bloating

Causes

Low fiber diet

Dehydration

Decreased mobility

Intake of certain medicines

Colonic lesions, eg. Colon Cancer

Hypothyroidism

Low Calcium / Potassium level

Diabetic gastrointestinal

Parkinson's disease

Simple remedies

Increase dietary fiber, i.e., eat whole grain foods

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