Causes of Constipation: Routine and Diet

Constipation generally means that you pass stool three or fewer times a week. But it can also mean that there is tension in the stomach due to the lack of stools and the stools come in small, hard, and dry forms. The good news is that constipation is easy to treat, and even easier to get rid of, if you know its causes.

A poor diet and an inactive routine are the most common causes of constipation. Eating too much junk food and not exercising can have devastating effects on your health. Some of the dietary factors that can cause you to become constipated are as follows.

• Eating more foods that contain milk, yogurt, or dairy products

• Eating more foods that are high in fat and sugar

• Lack of fiber-rich foods (such as fruits, vegetables, and oatmeal).

• Dehydration, drinking less water

• Alcohol or caffeine use

Also, as soon as you need to pass waste, go to the toilet immediately. Holding stools until the right time and place can also lead to constipation. Changes in daily routines can also cause problems for the digestive system, which can lead to constipation, such as trouble accessing the toilet, lack of exercise, and changes in diet. Can also cause constipation. So, if you are traveling, try to keep your routine regular and eat fiber-rich foods, exercise, and drink water.

Causes of constipation:

Constipation is a common side effect of many prescribed medications. If you have started taking a new medication and you notice that the shape or pattern of your stool has changed, consult your doctor so that the problem can be controlled in time.

Your physical health can also be one of the causes of constipation. Poor physical health can be a side effect of an illness that restricts the movement of food through your intestines, causing you to become constipated. Therefore, in case of any illness or physical health disorder, consult your doctor immediately to avoid constipation.

Other factors that can make you constipated include:

• Stroke

• Parkinson's disease

• Spinal cord injury

• Underactive thyroids

• Getting pregnant

• Diabetes

Apart from these, constipation is often complained of due to slowing down and limitation of organ functions in old age, for which elderly people need to consult a doctor and take medicine.

There are many natural remedies for constipation that you can adopt at home to get rid of this disease and many of them are accepted by medical science.

1. Drink more water

Frequent dehydration can also cause constipation. To avoid this, it is important to drink water regularly so that the body does not get dehydrated and constipated. But if you are constipated, then drink carbonated water to relieve it. Remember that carbonated drinks are not a substitute for carbonated water and in some cases, they can aggravate constipation.

2. Eat more fiber-rich foods

People who suffer from constipation are advised to eat fiber-rich foods, as research has shown that 77% of people who eat fiber-rich foods in their diet are relieved of constipation. This is because eating more fiber-rich food increases the movement of food in the intestines, and besides, fiber-rich food relieves constipation due to faster digestion.

3. Exercising regularly

Recent research has mixed results about whether exercise causes constipation, but doctors agree that the movement of the organs through exercise helps to make food part of the body. Aids in digestion and absorption, proving that exercise can help relieve the symptoms and causes of constipation.

4. Drink coffee

Drinking coffee, especially coffee that contains caffeine, has been shown to help relieve constipation. This is because coffee stimulates the muscles associated with the digestive system, which increases the movement of food. In addition, coffee also contains a small amount of soluble fiber, which balances the bacteria in the intestines and prevents constipation.

5. Avoiding dairy products

Sometimes dairy products and lactose intolerance also cause constipation. If you find that you experience constipation after eating dairy products, the easiest solution is to eliminate these products from your diet. This can cause you to be deficient in calcium, but you can compensate for this by adding calcium-rich alternatives to your diet.

 

Written By:

Deepak Bansi Adiwal