Symptoms of constipation

• Hard, dry, lumpy stools.
• Stools that are difficult to pass.
• Feeling of a block in the rectum that prevents your bowel movements.
• Feel as if you cannot empty the stool.
• Needing assistance to empty the rectum.

Causes of constipation

Constipation occurs when the colon absorbs a lot of water from your stool. It dries the stool that makes it difficult to pass as its consistency changes. When food moves through your digestive tract, it leads to the absorption of nutrients. The food or waste that is partly digested shifts from the small intestine to your large intestine or colon.

The colon absorbs the water from waste that results in the formation of a solid matter known as stool. Food moves slowly in your digestive tract when you are suffering from constipation. This allows the colon to have time for the absorption of water from your waste. Hence, your stool turns hard and dry which makes it difficult for pushing it out.

Treatment of constipation

• Self-care, as in avoiding caffeine and drinking more water. Eating foods that are rich in fiber.
• Supplement or medications. Doctors may prescribe medicines like lactulose.
• Surgery in rare cases.

Prevention of constipation

• Eat whole grains, vegetables, and fruits.
• Eliminate dehydration by avoiding caffeine and alcohol.
• Drinking water.
• Exercising regularly.
• Having probiotics like yogurt.
• Training muscles to have bowel movements at one time every day.

Conclusion

You can get in touch with Dr. Abhijit Gotkhinde if you have constipation. For more information, you can contact him in his Ultra Care Clinic at Pune.

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Symptoms

• You may find the colour of the stool unusual, and sometimes it may include blood.
• The stools are extremely hard, which stops them from passing through the rectum smoothly.
• You may suffer from abdominal pain or cramps.
• Your body provides less than three bowel movements per week.
• Feeling of not completely cleaning your stomach after excreting.
• You may feel like vomiting.

What Causes Constipation?

Constipation can be caused by three main factors :

Your Lifestyle

• When your body lacks enough water.
• Intake of food with low fibre.
• Intaking much of dairy products, e.g., cheese, milk, etc.
• If you’re suffering from mental stress or trauma.
• Intervening in your bowel movement.

Medical history

• Irritable bowel syndrome.
• Neurological dysfunction, e.g., stroke.
• Multiple organ issues, e.g., scleroderma.
• Endocrine disorders, e.g., hypercalcemia.

Medications

• Narcotics and pain killers.
• Anti-depressing pills.
• Anti-allergic pills.
• Seizure medicines, e.g., gabapentin.

Treatment

• Drink an adequate amount of water daily and avoid alcohol and caffeine products.
• Change your position on the toilet.
• Only focus on the bowel movements while excretion.
• Medicated pills such as lactulose, Plecanatide, linaclotide, etc., are prescribed to treat constipation.
• The doctor may suggest surgery in case of colon dysfunction, e.g., obstruction in the colon.

Prevention

• Stay hydrated- you should at least drink 3 litres of water per day and enough fluids.
• Avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol.
• Change your diet into a healthy one with an abundant amount of fibre which can be found in fruits and vegetables.
• Get going! Exercise daily, keep your body engaged in some sort of physical activity.

Dr Abhijit Gotkhinde from Ultra Care Clinic has successfully treated several patients suffering from constipation. From prescribing medications to surgery, he suggests the appropriate solution regarding your extremity of the issue.

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