Constipation is a type of digestive system complication that causes the stool to harden in the large intestine. As a result, the elimination of these substances is associated with difficulty and pain. According to statistics, people suffering from this condition go to the doctor about 2.5 million times a year. In this, the statistics of adult women are more than others.

Constipation is a common problem that all people experience during their life for various reasons. Also, many women, men, and children suffer from chronic constipation, which must be resolved with the help of a doctor.

One of the common problems that modern life has brought with it today is constipation. In the modern world, the mobility of people has decreased and people travel most distances by car. Also, fast food and snacks have replaced fruits and vegetables in the food basket.

If you have several of the following symptoms, you are constipated and you should try to get rid of it.

After defecating, feel that you have not completely emptied
Your bowel movements are less frequent than usual
Have a headache
Your stool is hard
Have bloating and pain
Need to push when defecating

Factors causing constipation

Not getting enough sleep
Low consumption of water and liquids
Low consumption of fruits and vegetables (fibers)
Excessive caffeine consumption
Immobility or inactivity
age increasing
Stress
obesity
Hormonal disorders
Excessive use of laxatives (leads to intestinal laziness). Using some drugs (such as high blood pressure drugs, antacid drugs, iron, anti – depressants, etc.) and…

Prevention

The best way to deal with this problem is prevention. The first step is to modify and change people’s lifestyles. In the sense that:

Add exercise and walking to daily habits (have an exercise program and exercise regularly)
At least 8-10 glasses of water and other liquids should be drunk daily (1 glass should be drunk gradually every 2 hours),
Minimizing caffeine consumption (a lot of tea and coffee will reduce your desire to drink water)
Eating 3 meals (do not skip any meal, a small amount of food and frequent meals)
More use of soluble fibers (which bulk up the stool mass, including apples, bananas, barley, oats, beans, etc.).
Eating insoluble fibers (accelerates the movement of food in the digestive tract and prevents constipation, such as wheat, vegetables, and fruits …
Using whole grain bread and rice instead of white bread and rice
More use of raw fruits and vegetables
Having regular and sufficient sleep (sleep at a certain time)
Reducing stress (get help from stress control and reduction methods) and staying away from the factors that cause it.

When is constipation dangerous?

When you are constipated with abdominal pain and a feeling of fullness, and you do not pass intestinal gas or stool, you should see your doctor as soon as possible. Also, when nausea, vomiting, bleeding from the anus, dizziness, and general weakness are accompanied by constipation you should see your doctor.

The important thing about this problem is that you should be aware that you must consult your doctor if you are accompanied by the following:

Change in bowel habits (how often and how often), for more than two weeks
The presence of blood in the stool
Presence of pain during defecation
Sudden weight loss or without dieting
The diameter of your stool is reduced

Side effects

If constipation is short-term and temporary, it does not cause any special side effects. But if this problem is continuous, long-term, and chronic, it causes many side effects. These side effects are hemorrhoids, fissures, fecal incontinence, and intestinal protrusion from the anus. And even in the long term, if it is not treated, it can lead to cancer. Therefore, we suggest that if this problem persists, you should stop home treatment and see a doctor.
Hemorrhoids and constipation have a two-way relationship, that is, each of them causes the other. Untreated and chronic constipation leads to hemorrhoids, on the other hand, a person who has hemorrhoids postpones his bowel movement due to pain in the anus during defecation, which itself aggravates constipation.

Home Remedies

Having olive oil and warm water is the fastest and easiest way to relieve constipation
In the morning before breakfast, eat a tablespoon of olive oil and immediately drink a glass of warm water. Do not eat anything for half an hour after that.

Castor oil
As a laxative, castor oil increases the movement of the intestines and makes stools easier to pass. Adults should consume about 15 ml of oil to treat this condition. You can use this oil with juice so that its taste does not bother you. You usually have a bowel movement 2 to 3 hours after eating the oil. In some people, it may take up to 6 hours. So avoid taking it before going to bed.

When you feel like defecating, don’t delay defecating and defecate as soon as possible.