constipation

A condition of the bowels in which the faces is dry and hardened and evacuation is difficult and infrequent.

Constipation refers to an acute or chronic condition wherein a person has three or less than three bowel movements in a week. Along with infrequent bowel movements, it is also characterized by hard and dry stools, which are difficult to pass. Other symptoms of constipation include straining while trying to pass stools, a sensation that the bowel has not been emptied completely, bloating, rumbling in the stomach, a vague and pressing pain which seems to exert pressure on the abdomen, stomach pain.

Cause of constipation:

• Sedentary life style or inactivity
• Low fiber diet
• Abuse of laxatives
• Hormonal disorders
• Certain medications such as antidepressants, narcotic medicines, anticonvulsants
• Certain disease related to colon
• Improper functioning of pelvic muscles
• Stress
• Diseases of rectum
• Endocrine or metabolic disease such as diabetes, hyperthyroidism
• Low fluid intake

Sign and symptoms of constipation:

• Hard, dry, or lumpy stools
• Fewer than three bowel movements a week
• Having a strain to have bowel movements
• Pain or bleeding with bowel movements
• Feeling bloated or sluggish
• Feeling like you still need to go after having bowel movements

HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT

Homeopathy is very proficient in managing the symptoms of Chronic Constipation and has an excellent success rate in homeopathic treatment for Chronic Constipation.

The cause of every case of constipation varies, so the approach to each case should be tailored to suit specific person and medicines must fit the case. Since Homeopathy considers each case unique and treats patient and not merely constipation, it is most apt field for treatment of constipation and is strongly recommended. The hallmark of homeopathic treatment for Chronic Constipation is successful removal of the underlying cause.

Homeopathic treatment for chronic constipation is holistic and does not support toxic suppression of any diseases. Homeopathic medicines are safe and hence can be easily administered to children and pregnant women.

Moreover, it also helps in preventing the relapse of the condition.