Constipation is the infrequent and difficult passage of stool, due to the colon absorb too much water or if the muscle colon is too slow. This results in stools become hard, dry and difficult to pass. Bowel habits of each varies - some will pass stool's several times a day, while others perhaps only several times a week. You know you are constipated when there are changes in bowel movement causing you to defecate less frequently and have trouble passing stools.
Almost all men experience this at some point in their lives and can have several causes, including: not enough fiber in your diet, lack of exercise, dairy products, certain medications, changes in diet, changes in routine, irritable bowel syndrome, dehydration, stress, problems with the colon / intestines, etc. Causes of constipation.
Almost all men experience this at some point in their life and can have several causes, including: not enough fiber in your diet, lack of exercise, dairy products, certain medications, changes in diet, changes in routine, irritable bowel syndrome, dehydration, stress, problems with the colon / intestines, etc....
Causes of Constipation
Babies - Children may also become constipated, sometimes when there are changes to their diet that is moving from breast milk in the bottle or when they are weaned onto solid foods. Formula-fed babies are more likely to become constipated breast-fed babies. Breast-fed babies can only pass a stool once a week for most of the milk is absorbed in the intestine, but this is normal and does not mean you are constipated.
Children - Children can suffer from constipation during periods of change in their diet or routine (change in the situation at home, the change in school, etc....) Can also develop a vicious circle, when passing a stool painful and scares them in retaining the I did next. Thanks to a more tense, end up tearing the anal tissue, which then makes the pain worse and worse as the withholding.
Toilet training can also be traumatic for children and can lead to stool withholding and chronic constipation. If you are having trouble toilet training of the child, then to postpone for a while and try again. Some children are toilet trained by the time they are 18 months of age, and others, which are not up to 3 years. Every child is different, and this is something that you should not try to enforce until they are ready to be trained.
There are other things that can cause constipation of the child, which can be the same as those described for an adult ...
Adults - The main cause of constipation in adults is usually due to eating habits, so make sure you're getting plenty of fiber in your diet - fresh fruit, beans and lots of vegetables. Also, make sure you are drinking plenty of water every day.
Lack of exercise can also play a role because inactivity can also make the bowel lazy, so try to be sure to get regular exercise.
When you feel the urge to have a bowel movement, you should always go (if possible). Postpone bowel movements is not good (for each age group), as it can lead to chronic constipation.
As already mentioned for the children, the changes in your lifestyle / daily routine can also cause constipation. Even going on vacation can interrupt the normal regularity, since they are often the meals at different times, eat different foods, etc....
There are, of course, the diseases that can cause constipation, such as cystic fibrosis, under active thyroid, digestive disorders, and any disease that presents with fever. Too much stress can also be a factor.
When to call the doctor
Occasional bouts of constipation for each age group are nothing to worry about, however, you should contact your doctor if :
Babies - If your child does not pass a stool within 24 hours of birth to seek medical attention as it may have an abnormality of the intestine. Also, if the baby is irritable and his / her food, especially if there is the presence of blood in the stool or small tears around the anus as these are signs that pass hard stools.
Children - In children, if you notice any of the following symptoms are gone and after three days, then you should consult a doctor if there is blood in the stool or anal tearing, abdominal pain and / or increased pain when passing stool; baby dirty pants, and constipation may also be accompanied by vomiting.
Adults - The symptoms may be more or less the same in adults as they are for children, but you can try a little self-care at home by adjusting your diet, increasing fiber, drink plenty of concentrated fruit juices and vegetable juices. Call your doctor if there is no improvement after two weeks.
For all ages, if there is a sudden constipation accompanied by abdominal cramps, fever, vomiting and bloating, then you should consult your doctor immediately as this may indicate a blockage in the bowels, which requires urgent medical attention.
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