What is Constipation ?

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Constipation  -

Definition  -
Constipation refers to stool or faeces become harder and more difficult to pass. 
It occur when bowel movement become difficult or less frequent.

Causes   -

- Inadequate water intake 

- A disruption of regular diet or routine , travelling 

- Eating large amount of dairy product

- Stress

- Resisting the urge to have a bowel movement. which is sometime the results pain from haemorrhoids.

- Over use of laxatives

- Neurological condition ( parkinsonism , multiple sclerosis ) 

- Drugs ( narcotics , anti-depressant , 
irons pills)

- Inadequate fiber in diet

- Irritable bowel syndrome

- pregnancy

- Colon cancer

- Old age

Sign & Symptoms  -

- Infrequent bowel movement or difficulty having bowel movement ( straining )
- Hard or small stool
- Abdomen pain
- Abdomen fullness
- Sense of incomplete bowel movement 
- Vomiting

Diagnostic Evaluation  -

* Barium studies to look for obstruction of colonoscopy

* Provide laxatives and stool softener , milk of magnesia , bisacodyl ( dulcolex ).

* Drink two or four extra glass of water a day

* Take warm liquid especially in morning

* Eat a well balanced , whole grains , bread and cereal.

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