I am sure that you all must be aware of the word “Constipation”. It is also known by the name of costiveness or irregularity. In simple terms it can be understood as a a condition of the digestive system in which a person (or animal) experiences hard feces (feces) that are difficult to expel. The reasons behind this health disorder is different for different people. But the most commonly accepted cause for constipation is because of the colon, which absorbs too mush water from the food. The consequences of Constipation can be really serious if not given proper attention towards it and some time it also leads to bowel obstruction. Hence you must give proper attention towards it.
If you are a patient of constipation then here are some good constipation treatments tips listed below, of which I am sure that they will work well for you.
- Dietary Fiber: The best way of adding fiber to the diet is increasing the quantity of fruits and vegetables that are eaten. Fiber is defined as material made by plants that is not digested by the human gastrointestinal tract. Fiber is one of the mainstays in constipation treatments. This means a minimum of five servings of fruits or vegetables every day. For many people, however, the amount of fruits and vegetables that are necessary may be inconveniently large or may not provide adequate relief from constipation. In this case, fiber supplements can be useful. Some of the most common source of fiber are: fresh fruits, vegetables, juices, wheat, malt extract and many others. These are just some of the notable fiber sources. You can very easily get various others as well.
- Lubricant laxatives: Lubricant laxatives contain mineral oil as either the plain oil or an emulsion (combination with water) of the oil. The oil stays within the intestine, coats the particles of stool, and presumably prevents the removal of water from the stool. This retention of water in the stool results in softer stool. Mineral oil generally is used only for the short-term treatment of constipation since its long-term use has several potential disadvantages.
- Hyperosmolar laxatives: Hyperosmolar laxatives are indigestible, un-absorbable compounds that remain within the colon and retain the water that already is in the colon. The result is softening of the stool. The most common hyperosmolar laxatives are lactulose.
- Saline laxatives: Saline laxatives contain non-absorbable ions such as magnesium, sulfate, phosphate, and citrate. These ions remain in the colon and cause water to be drawn into the colon. Again, the effect is softening of the stool. The impact of saline laxatives is really quick. Hence you can observe the change very quickly.
- Stimulant laxatives: Stimulant laxatives cause the muscles of the small intestine and colon to propel their contents more rapidly. They also increase the amount of water in the stool, either by reducing the absorption of the water in the colon or by causing active secretion of water in the small intestine. The most commonly-used stimulant laxatives contain cascara.
