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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