CONSTIPATION

CONSTIPATION is difficult bowel movement; usually infrequent passage of feces which are unduly hard and dry.

PROBABLE CAUSES:

1. No regular bowel movement
2. Improper diet (low-fiber with very little fluid intake)
3. Intestinal obstructions
4. Tumors
5. Excessive use of laxatives of cathartics
6. Weakness of intestinal muscles
7. Use of certain drugs
8. Presence of lesions in the anus
9. Worry
10. Anxiety
11. Fear
12. Sedentary lifestyle (lack of physical activity)

PROBABLE SYMPTOMS

1. Uneasiness
2. Indisposition
3. Lower abdominal pain
4. Headache
5. Coated tongue
6. Foul breath
7. Lack of appetite

HELPFUL DIETARY MANAGEMENT:

1. Eat a high-fiber diet.
2. Drink milk and plenty of water.
3. Make every meal time a relaxed experience. Do not eat when under the influence of strong emotion such as hatred, fear and worry.