Constipation is termed as difficulty in passing stools which are very infrequent. The bowel movements become very irregular. This also means there is extra stress to have a bowel movement.


The stool becomes very hard and also causes lot of pain. There is sense of incomplete bowel movement and the volume or weight of the stool is comparatively less.

Normal bowel movement would signify bowel movements at least twice or thrice a day.


If you are suffering from constipation then your bowel movements would be restricted to once a day for a week. There are different causes and reasons for the curbed bowel movement. This controlled movement is termed as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).


Constipation can be called the alter ego of diarrhea.

It has been noticed that with the increase in age there is decrease in bowel movements. This is mainly caused by with changing food habits or dehydration. Having some medicines which does not suit you can also be root of this problem. The medicine may have caused some reaction leading to constipation. Lack of exercise, improper dieting habits can cause such problem.

Being such a common condition the solution is also very common. It is one of the common gastrointestinal problems faced by people of all the ages. By taking some normal precautions you can avoid such kind of problem. Don't get dehydrated and keep having fluids all the time.

Your diet should contain huge amount of fiber, bran, have fresh vegetables which would include roots like potatoes, carrots, turnips, leafy vegetables like lettuce, celery, spinach, skin or pulp of fresh fruits, wheat, rice, oats or rice bran, keep yourself healthy, go for walks, jogs and this would prevent constipation. Avoid laxatives as much as possible; if you still suffer from the problems consult your doctor.

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