What is Constipation and How to Get Rid of it With Herbs

Constipation is kind of disease that goes on several weeks or longer. It is generally known as having a few movements in a week. Whereas some people experience chronic constipation some others experience it for a short time. Especially chronic constipation may make hard people’s days and their daily tasks. There are several types of underlying cause of the constipation and because of this the treatment can vary.

What are the Symptoms of Constipation?

As we said before there are different signs and symptoms of constipation. If you experience these symptoms more than a week, you can consider yourself as a chronic constipation. So you should see a doctor immediately and make a appointment with you doctor if you experience these symptoms continiously.Here are some of them.

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  • Ever lasting fever more than a week
  • Abdominal pain
  • Having a problematic stool during a week
  • Hardship of the bowel movements
  • Feeling as if there is a block in your rectum
  • And lastly wishing to empty your rectum with the help your rectum bu using your hands to press on your abdomen.

What Causes Constipation?

As everybody knows clearly there are some obvious reasons of constipation such as low fiber diet, not drinking enough water or lacking of exercise. These things causes commonly but there are some underlying reasons of constipation such as some medications and supplements.

Less Known Possible Causes of Constipation 

Here is the list low less-known possible causes of this disease. Hypothyroidism, painkillers, chocolate, vitamins, laxative overuse, too much diary, antidepressants, depression, antacids, blood pressure and allergy meds, inflammatory bowel disease, childbirth, diabetes and neurological conditions.

What are the risk factors?

There are different kinds of factors that can increase your risk of constipation. Here are some of them. Being old, being a women, being dehydrated, eating low fiber diet or doing little or no physical activity are some of these factors. Besides these taking medications,sedatives and also mental conditions can cause constipation.

How to Prevent Constipation 

Here are some advices for you to help your constipation.

  • Eat high fiber foods in your diet such as beans, vegetables, fruits and cereals.
  • Eat less processed foods, foods with package, dairy and meat products.
  • Drink a lot of water and fluids.
  • Manage with stress.
  • Try to stay active all day long and do regular exercise.

What are the Herbal Solutions for Constipation?

Conspitation makes you and your life uncomfortable. When you feel blocked and have pain, you wish a fast relief. Before you see and make an appointment with your doctor, you can try natural solutions in oder to relief your constipation. It is really easy to use and do herbal remedies for constipation. People uses herbal remedies for years for the diseases. Some herbs contain anthraquinones which give a stimulant effect on the intestines. Here are some important and effective herbs for constipation. Cascara sagrada(buckthorn) is a popular herbal laxative. Psyllium, Rhubarb, Senna and Slippery elm are the other effective ones. They stimulate the intestines and give a feeling of relaxation.

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