Constipation means you find it difficult to go to the loo. You may have a bowel movement—but you have to strain to do it. Or you may go days without passing anything at all.
It’s frustrating, uncomfortable and it can affect your mood. You may even find yourself becoming reliant on laxatives.
Fortunately, there are many evidence-based ways to tackle chronic constipation.
There’s no single cause for constipation. Some factors are:
Small intestine bacterial overgrowth can produce gas that leads to constipation. Dysbiosis (bacterial imbalance in the large intestine) can influence constipation too.
Too much of the stress hormone, cortisol, can disturb the digestive system and contribute to constipation.
If your body is dehydrated, it will take water from your large intestine (colon). This can make your poop dry and difficult to pass.
Fibre bulks up the stool. Too little fibre can mean your poop is insufficiently formed, resulting in a slow transit time.
This is a condition in which you don’t have enough thyroid hormone available. This slows everything down, contributing to constipation.
Your intestines move poop through (and out) via a series of signals that involve your nerves and hormones. If your nerves aren’t working properly, constipation can result.
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Start with three simple steps:
It’s best to drink your first glass immediately on waking.
Gentle exercise can help kick your digestion into gear.
This helps to bulk out your stool. Good sources include vegetables, fruits, wholegrains, beans and legumes.
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Constipation is associated with other conditions:
