Management of Constipation

Constipation is a very common health issue and especially in the chronic cases, management of constipation is very important.

Management of Constipation

In order to be able to properly manage constipation, it is important that the cause of the constipation is known. Common causes of constipation are:

• Diet with not enough fiber


• Not enough fluid intake


• None or limited exercise


• Slow transit in colon


• Use of drugs or medication


• disease or disorder


• genetic

Most non-disease/disorder and genetic case are lifestyle issues. What goes in, must come out. Food is very important in the management of constipation. Especially fibers. Fibers can hold on to water all the way though the colon system and thus preventing feces to become hard and dry. High fiber foods are most fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains. If your diet is low in fibers, it needs to be increased. Make sure though that fibers are increased slowly. On the other hand, low fiber foods in the diet should decrease. Foods like dairy products and eggs for instance.

Further review the fluid intake. If there is not enough fluid for the fiber to carry through the intestines, the fibers can not do their job. Best fluids to drink are water and fruit or vegetable juice. Make the juice yourself or buy the fresh ones, but do not use the sugary onces.

Exercise should also not be underestimated. In general it is good for your body, but the movements are especially good for the intestines. Even a 20-30 minute walk is good. Prevent sitting down for longer than 20 minutes at a time.

Management of Constipation and Non-Lifestyle changes

If you are in a situation where the management of constipation can not be controlled by lifestyle changes. Situations where there is a disease or disorder at play or where the problem may be genetic. Even if the perfect diet is followed etc, chronic constipation is still present. For those cases, there may be solutions in the medical sector. There are various medications available that can help with the management of constipation. It is best for these cases to talk to a doctor first who can prescribe the medication and explain how to use it and for how long.

If you are currently on non-constipation related medication, read up on the side effects. There are medicines out there that may help you fix a problem, but on the other hand cause the problem of constipation. In that case there may be alternative medication available.

You are the best person to judge what is constipation in your life. Once you know the cause, management of constipation should not be that difficult.

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