Constipation: definition
Constipation is defined as a decrease in stool frequency (less than 3 bowel movements per week) and is associated with difficult evacuation or emptying of your bowels.
Constipation
What to do about constipation
The management of constipation is based on lifestyle and dietary changes and can be supplemented with oral laxative medication.
Tips to manage constipation
Management of constipation is mainly based on adapted dietary measures.
Modifying bad bathroom habits
Good dietary habits, fluid intake, and regular exercise may ease defaecation. In addition, good defaecation habits are recommended to avoid chronic constipation.
What to eat to alleviate constipation
What diet to follow to fight constipation? Which foods will help to alleviate constipation?
Laxative medication
In addition to dietary measures and lifestyle changes, you can use a laxative medication available in pharmacy. But what’s the difference between the types of laxatives?
Constipation and pregnancy: what pregnant women need to know!
Constipation is a common condition in pregnant women. Here are the reasons and the tips to fight constipation for pregnant women.
Why should constipation be treated?
Constipation may affect health and quality of life of the persons that suffer from it. How and why constipation should be treated?
Constipation: when to consult your doctor?
Constipation is a very common gastrointestinal disorder, but it is not life-threatening. To avoid and fight constipation, dietary measures should be followed and if this is not effective laxative medication can help. So, when should you consult your doctor?
Causes of constipation
Constipation can be caused by many different conditions. Most people have experienced a brief bout of constipation. So, what can be the cause of those inconveniences ?
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