Constipation is the difficulty in evacuating stools or decrease their frequency. Constipation is usually casual, but may be chronic. The frequency of bowel movements varies widely from person to person, ranging from three times a day to three times a week, it is wrong to believe that a stool per day is the regularity.
Constipation can be caused by lack of liquid and the lack of fiber. A person confined to bed for several days may suffer from constipation. Some medications can cause constipation. Constipation can also be caused by disease.
It is important to consult a doctor if constipation lasts for three weeks, if you feel pain or if there is blood in the stool. In the long term, laxatives should be avoided, they make the bowel lazy.
To prevent constipation, drink enough, eat more fiber (fruits, vegetables, whole grain cereals), do some exercise and do not procrastinate to go.
02 mai 2010
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