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Constipation: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Constipation

Constipation

It is the decrease in the frequency of stool. Less then one stool in 3 days.

Causes

  • Eating Food Low in Fiber
  • Not Drinking Enough Water
  • Not Getting Enough Exercise
  • Resisting the urge of have a bowel movement
  • Taking Stress
  • Eating Large Amounts of Milk or Cheese

Symptoms of Constipation

  • You have fewer than three bowel movement a week
  • Your stool are dry, hard or lumpy
  • You feel bloated and nauseous
  • Your stool are difficult or painful to pass
  • You have a stomach ache or cramps

Diagnosis of Constipation

  • Blood Test
  • Colonscopy
  • CT Scan, MRI
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Anorectal Manometry

Prevent Constipation

  • Eat a well balanced diet with plenty of fiber
  • Exercise regulary
  • Drink Plenty of Water
  • Move yout bowels when you feel the urge. Do not wait.
Dr Vikas Singla

Senior Director and Head
Centre for Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy
Institute of gastrointestinal and liver sciences
Max Superspeciality Hospital Saket New Delhi, India

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