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How Can severe Constipation be Treated?
i am 40 years old,Not getting proper motion in morning, drink 3 litters of water every day in the morning before brushing from last 20 years & now without drinking 3 litters of water i can not pass motion, will this practice bring any problem in future age?
Fri, 9 Jun 2017
Hi, thanks for using Healthcare Magic.
I understand your concern.
Constipation generally occurs when the stool moves too slowly in the digestive system. Due to a lot of leftover food left for too long, the colon or large intestine will absorb more water, thus making the stools become hard and dry.
This disease can be caused by various factors that sometimes occur simultaneously. These risk factors include:
1. Poor diet, such as lack of fiber or lack of drinking.
2. Less active and less exercise.
3. Ignoring the desire to defecate.
4. Medical condition, like colorectal cancer, stroke, prolapsed recti, etc.
We recommend you conduct a thorough checkup at your local doctor.
These simple steps are:
1. Increase water consumption to avoid dehydration.
2. Avoid caffeine because it can trigger dehydration.
3. Increase the frequency of exercise, such as a morning or afternoon run every day.
4. Do not ignore the desire to defecate.
If these tips are less effective, i will suggest you to use laxatives.
Take care.
Dr. Nurul Falah
I understand your concern.
Constipation generally occurs when the stool moves too slowly in the digestive system. Due to a lot of leftover food left for too long, the colon or large intestine will absorb more water, thus making the stools become hard and dry.
This disease can be caused by various factors that sometimes occur simultaneously. These risk factors include:
1. Poor diet, such as lack of fiber or lack of drinking.
2. Less active and less exercise.
3. Ignoring the desire to defecate.
4. Medical condition, like colorectal cancer, stroke, prolapsed recti, etc.
We recommend you conduct a thorough checkup at your local doctor.
These simple steps are:
1. Increase water consumption to avoid dehydration.
2. Avoid caffeine because it can trigger dehydration.
3. Increase the frequency of exercise, such as a morning or afternoon run every day.
4. Do not ignore the desire to defecate.
If these tips are less effective, i will suggest you to use laxatives.
Take care.
Dr. Nurul Falah
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