Constipation - Overview
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Infrequent, irregular or difficult evacuation of the bowels. Insufficient quantities of fiber and water in meals Changes in diet or normal activities Physical inactivity Holding stool for long periods even with the urge Drugs such as narcotics, antidepressants, and anti- acids (especially those rich in Ca and Al) Abdominal pain and fever That the last bowel movement was more than 3 days ago Leaking stool Recurrent bleeding from the rectum Vomiting occurs and the vomitus has a bright yellow or green coloration (bile) Vomiting and swelling or unusual abdominal distention Severe pain in the rectum Melena or black/tarry stool There are no bowel movements at all Regular exercise for example swimming, walks Increase the content of fiber in food, choose higher fiber cereals and legumes Desist from waiting or holding in the urge to defecate Avoid processed or fast foods, white bread, doughnuts, pastries Drink more fluids, especially water Eat more fruits as they help relieve constipation. For those with edible skins, do not peel them as they are rich in fiber
Insufficient quantities of fiber and water in meals
Changes in diet or normal activities
Physical inactivity
Holding stool for long periods even with the urge
Drugs such as narcotics, antidepressants, and anti- acids (especially those rich in Ca and Al)
Abdominal pain and fever
That the last bowel movement was more than 3 days ago
Leaking stool
Recurrent bleeding from the rectum
Vomiting occurs and the vomitus has a bright yellow or green coloration (bile)
Vomiting and swelling or unusual abdominal distention
Severe pain in the rectum
Melena or black/tarry stool
There are no bowel movements at all
Regular exercise for example swimming, walks
Increase the content of fiber in food, choose higher fiber cereals and legumes
Desist from waiting or holding in the urge to defecate
Avoid processed or fast foods, white bread, doughnuts, pastries
Drink more fluids, especially water
Eat more fruits as they help relieve constipation. For those with edible skins, do not peel them as they are rich in fiber
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