Fiber and Laxatives
irritable bowel syndrome.
The number of bowel movements varies with age and health condition. A healthy range spans from one bowel movement every 3 days to 3 times a day. Contrary to popular belief, a daily bowel movement is not the norm and not having a bowel movement for 2 or 3 days is generally nothing to worry about, especially if there is no irritation.
Occasional constipation can be remedied by overcounter
laxatives. However, acute constipation with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, pain, cramps and/or rectal bleeding requires immediate medical treatment.
Causes of Constipation
To best treat constipation, its cause first needs to be determined. Some typical causes of constipation include:
* Medications such as antidepressants, narcotic pain killers, antisupplements'>iron supplements.
* Habit of suppressing bowel movements.
* Poor
diet that is low in fiber.
* Poor mobility and sedentary lifestyle.
* Overuse of
stimulant laxatives.
* Pregnancy
* Hypothyroidism
* Menstruation
* Colon related diseases such as diabetes.
Treatment
If the constipation is not a serious medical condition, then it can be easily treated with
fiber supplements will be helpful.
dietary fiber per day.
Besides the fiber found in fresh produce, there is
psyllium seed used in
Metamucil and
methylcellulose used in
Citrucel.
Some fiber laxatives come as a tablet, a powder which needs to be mixed with water or juice and drunk immediately, or a chewable tablet. Since fiber laxatives work slowly, they are often taken as preventives rather than as pain relievers. Some products are specifically made for
children.
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