Truth about constipation

Even if he was chair once a day is normal, it can be okay to have chair for 2-3 days. Constipation occurs when a person has fewer than three bowel movements a week.
Severe constipation or bowel assumes no defecation once within a week or even less frequently. It is important to seek medical help for sudden constipation or constipation that lasts more than two weeks.

Myths about constipation

• Constipation creates toxins and health problems. Some people believe that one of the consequences of this condition is gastrointestinal absorption of toxic substances in the body in the stool. They say the disease causes certain diseases, including arthritis, asthma and colon cancer. However, there is no evidence demonstrating that produce toxins seats or methods of colon cleansing, laxatives or enemas can prevent cancer and other diseases.

• Dairy products can cause constipation. This may be true, but for people with lactose intolerance. Most people who suffer from lactose intolerance can eat small amounts of dairy products every day.

• Swallowed gum can slow bowel movements. True, but only in extremely rare cases. Sometimes, through ingestion of large quantities of chewing gum can form a mass that block the digestive tract. Such blockage can lead to constipation. However, ingested indigestible parts are eventually eliminated by the body and does not affect intestinal transit.

• Drugs cause constipation. Some medicines for pain, depression, hypertension and Parkinson’s disease are associated with constipation. An excessive intake of calcium or iron can cause constipation.

• The mood can affect intesinale movements. Depression can trigger or worsen constipation symptoms. To combat constipation caused by mental disorders are recommended relaxation techniques such as mediation, yoga, biofeedback or massage. Also, shiatsu massage and presupunctura can be helpful in reducing the symptoms of constipation.

• Constipation occurs following a diet low in fiber. It is true that a diet low in fiber can lead often to constipation. To prevent this, try to eat at least 20 grams of fiber each day.

Eat whole fruits and vegetables and replace white rice, white bread and white flour pasta with whole grain products. Increased intake of fiber will be gradually to avoid excessive flatulence.

• Water can be helpful in preventing constipation. Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration – which can lead to constipation. Fluids help maintain a soft stool, feces are eliminated so easily. It is best to drink water and avoid drinking liquids that contain caffeine or alcohol – these drinks can lead to dehydration.

• Constipation can be relieved by taking regular exercise. Lack of physical activity may contribute to constipation. Try to do more exercise. Make sure though that wait at least one hour after taking meal before starting physical activity. 10-15 minutes of regular physical activity can help regulate bowel movements.