Home Treatment for Constipation

There are a lot of problems in the world that affect a lot of people. One of the most common digestive system problems would have to be constipation. There are a ton of things that can cause constipation, but for the most part, constipation is just a problem having a bowel movement.

At one time or another, almost everyone gets constipated. Poor diet and lack of exercise are usually the causes of short-term constipation. In most of these cases, constipation is temporary and not serious. Chronic, long-term constipation may occur from disorders such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Understanding the causes, prevention, and treatment of constipation will help most people find relief.

When IBS occurs, the colon does not contract normally. Instead, it seems to contract in a disorganized, at times violent, manner. The contractions may be terribly exaggerated and sustained, lasting for prolonged periods of time. One area of the colon may contract with no regard to another. At other times, there may be little bowel activity at all. These abnormal contractions result in changing bowel patterns with constipation being most common.

Symptoms of Constipation: -

• Cramping in a lower abdomen
• Mouth ulcer
• Bad breath
• Nausea
• Headache
• Coated tongue
• Dullness on skin

Treatment for IBS varies. If you are able to identify the foods or types of stress that cause your symptoms, avoiding these foods or situations will relieve the symptoms. Most treatments for IBS focus on diet. In general, a low fat, high fiber diet is effective in treating mild cases of IBS. If you have problems with bloating and gas, you should avoid foods that aggravate these conditions, such as beans and cabbage

Home Treatment for Constipation: -

Exercise: - Exercise is one of the effective home remedies. Bowel movements which are irregular can be combated by causing the food to move faster in the bowels. So go to a gym. Pregnant women oft encounter constipation problems, as their body functions have been altered to accommodate the growing fetus. Walking is particularly helpful in providing constipation relief.

Green - If you have not been consuming a great deal of green leafy vegetables or some other highly colored green food, greenness can be indicative that stools are passing through your body too quickly. The color is produced when bile is not given sufficient time to break down. This is often the case with diarrhea.

Honey: - Honey has mild laxative properties; thus, try ingesting 1 tablespoon of honey 3 times a day. If does not work on you, try mixing it with equal amounts of blackstrap molasses and having it. Since, honey and blackstrap molasses are high in calories, use them only occasionally.

Foods to Avoid in Your Diet: -

• Dairy products – Many dairy products, such as cheese and milk can cause constipation in some people
• Beans, cabbage, and cauliflower should be avoided by people who are prone to constipation
• Fried foods should be avoided by people who are prone to constipation
• Red meat can cause constipation