How to Deal with Constipation
If you're having a hard time passing out your stool, then most likely you have a condition called constipation. Generally, if you lack exercise and your diet is low in fiber, then you are prone to develop constipation. Hemorrhoids are often the resultant illness of constipation due to straining or forcing the stool to come out.
Some causes of constipation include a low fiber diet, low fluid intake and dehydration, medications such as diuretics, problems in the anal sphincter, and a low metabolic rate. Certain diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract such as tumors and diverticulitis can also cause constipation. If a patient has just undergone surgery, there is a great risk for constipation due to the cessation in the normal digestive process upon administration of general anesthesia.
In order to avoid having constipation, you need to eat foods that are rich in fiber. Examples of these foods are fruits and vegetables. Fibers are bulk formers, therefore increasing the bulk in your stool. This needs to be accompanied by adequate water intake, which is about eight glasses per day. Water is important in softening the stool. A low fat diet is also advised to avoid constipation.
Mobility promotes better digestion; therefore, physical activity is required to promote digestion and prevent constipation. Instead of just watching the television all day together with eating chips, try doing some jogging in the morning or even brisk walking to promote circulation. Good circulation is helpful especially to the organs because the more blood they receive, the better they can function.
Usually the management for constipation is preventing it from happening. However, if constipation is caused by other factors such as illness, then the approach would be slightly different. For people who have developed constipation due to an operation, ambulation or encouraging the patient to move about is recommended. Administration of laxatives and stool softeners are also possible to relieve constipation.
If constipation is caused by bowel obstructions, colonic irrigations are performed. These would include the administration of enemas to soften the stool and manually irrigate the colon. Sometimes, digital extraction is also done if the causative factor for constipation is blockage of hard stool in the anal pathway.
A lot of foods are known to relieve constipation. Usually, these foods are rich in dietary fiber that aids in digestion. These foods should be eaten on a regular basis so as to keep the stool soft but formed. With constipation present, straining is most likely to be done. Straining is bad because it can trigger vagal stimulation causing the heartbeat to become slower. This condition is very risky and life threatening especially to elderly patients.
If you are having constipation for a long time, you should consult your physician immediately. Chronic constipation often causes other serious complications such as hemorrhoids from straining, indigestion due to feeling of bloated which is caused by collection of stools from within the large intestine. - 17268
Some causes of constipation include a low fiber diet, low fluid intake and dehydration, medications such as diuretics, problems in the anal sphincter, and a low metabolic rate. Certain diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract such as tumors and diverticulitis can also cause constipation. If a patient has just undergone surgery, there is a great risk for constipation due to the cessation in the normal digestive process upon administration of general anesthesia.
In order to avoid having constipation, you need to eat foods that are rich in fiber. Examples of these foods are fruits and vegetables. Fibers are bulk formers, therefore increasing the bulk in your stool. This needs to be accompanied by adequate water intake, which is about eight glasses per day. Water is important in softening the stool. A low fat diet is also advised to avoid constipation.
Mobility promotes better digestion; therefore, physical activity is required to promote digestion and prevent constipation. Instead of just watching the television all day together with eating chips, try doing some jogging in the morning or even brisk walking to promote circulation. Good circulation is helpful especially to the organs because the more blood they receive, the better they can function.
Usually the management for constipation is preventing it from happening. However, if constipation is caused by other factors such as illness, then the approach would be slightly different. For people who have developed constipation due to an operation, ambulation or encouraging the patient to move about is recommended. Administration of laxatives and stool softeners are also possible to relieve constipation.
If constipation is caused by bowel obstructions, colonic irrigations are performed. These would include the administration of enemas to soften the stool and manually irrigate the colon. Sometimes, digital extraction is also done if the causative factor for constipation is blockage of hard stool in the anal pathway.
A lot of foods are known to relieve constipation. Usually, these foods are rich in dietary fiber that aids in digestion. These foods should be eaten on a regular basis so as to keep the stool soft but formed. With constipation present, straining is most likely to be done. Straining is bad because it can trigger vagal stimulation causing the heartbeat to become slower. This condition is very risky and life threatening especially to elderly patients.
If you are having constipation for a long time, you should consult your physician immediately. Chronic constipation often causes other serious complications such as hemorrhoids from straining, indigestion due to feeling of bloated which is caused by collection of stools from within the large intestine. - 17268
posted by X - Men at
2:57 PM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
Subscribe to Post Comments [Atom]
<< Home