Constipation
Common problem in particular with urban population.
If any one experienced these symptoms for more than three months, it is referred to as chronic constipation.
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Passing stools less regularly
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Stools becoming lumpy or hard
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Additional straining when having bowel movements
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Experiencing the sensation of a blockage that is preventing bowel movements
The recommended daily dietary fibre intake for adults is 25g for women and 30g for men, through fibre-rich foods, such as vegetables, fruit, cereals and whole grains.
it is recommended that whole foods be consumed, rather than a dietary fibre supplement. Additionally, fibre supplements can sometimes aggravate constipation, especially if you do not increase the amount of water you drink daily.
Did you know water makes up about three-quarters of the faecal content? Or that constipation can occur with a high-fibre diet if not enough water is consumed? To sum up, adequate water intake is important to keep bowel contents soft and easy to pass.
Recommended daily fluid intake
Approximate adequate daily intakes of fluids (including plain water, milk, and other drinks) for women are 2.1 litres (about 8 cups) per day and for men is 2.6 litres (about 10 cups) per day.
Simple measures are to be tried to regularize bowel discipline like
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Goos berry=Amla powder 4-5 gm at bed time with warm water
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Trimyrebolan=Triphala powder 4-5 gm at bed time with warm water. If these measures are failed then one has to consult Doctor for further investigations and management.
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