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CONSTIPATION

Some people have a bowel movement once or twice a day; others do so less frequently. If you have fewer bowel movements than is usual for you or feces are small & hard, you are constipated. The cause is often a lack of fluid or fibre-rich foods in the diet. If constipation occurs suddenly or persists despite a change in your diet, consult your doctor.

WARNING: Blood In The Feces - Blood can appear in the feces as red streaks or in larger amounts. It can also make the stools look black. Small amounts of blood in the feces are usually caused by minor anal problems, such as HEMORRHOIDS. However, you should always consult your doctor if you notice blood in the feces because it is vital that other causes, such as COLORECTAL CANCER, are ruled out.

Recommended Product:
Charak product for Constipation>>Regulax

Recommended Therapy:
Virechana, Basti

How long have you suffered from constipation?

For a few weeks or less

Do you have pain in your rectum or anus when you move your bowels?

Pain

POSSIBLE CAUSES

Pain on defecation can cause or worsen constipation. HEMORRHOIDS may be a cause, esply if you also have anal itching.

MEDICAL HELP

Make an appointment to your doctor.

No Pain

Do you have intermittent bouts of cramping pain in the lower abdomen?

Cramping pain

POSSIBLE CAUSES

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME is a possible cause, esply if your constipation alternates with bouts of diarrhea.
However, other causes, such as COLORECTAL CANCER, may need to be ruled out.

MEDICAL HELP

Make an appointment to your doctor.

No cramping pain

Do you have any of the following symptoms?

Fatigue

POSSIBLE CAUSE

HYPOTHYROIDISM is a possible cause.

MEDICAL HELP

Make an appointment to your doctor.

Increased dryness or roughness of the skin

Feeling the cold more than you used to

Unexplained weight gain

Generalized hair thinning

None of the above

Are you currently taking any prescribed or over-the-counter medication?

Medication

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Your symptoms may be a side effect of the medication.

MEDICAL HELP

Make an appointment to your doctor. Stop taking any over-the-counter medicines but continue to take prescribed medication unless advised to stop by your doctor.

No medication

Do any of the following apply?

You are pregnant

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Constipation is common in pregnancy.

SELF HELP

Try following the advice for PREVENTING CONSTIPATION. Consult your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within 2 weeks.

You have been drinking less fluid than usual

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Lack of fluid in the bowel as a result of an inadequate fluid intake or excessive fluid loss can lead to constipation.

SELF HELP

Be sure to drink plenty of fluids, esply if the weather is hot. Consult your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within 3 days.

You have changed your diet

POSSIBLE CAUSE

A change in your regular diet, esply if you are travelling, can make you constipated.

SELF HELP

Try following the advice for PREVENTING CONSTIPATION. Consult your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within 2 weeks.

None of the above

If you cannot identify a possible cause for your constipation from this chart, make an appointment to see your doctor.

For several months or years

Does either of the following apply?

You regularly ignore the urge to move your bowels

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Your bowel reflexes may have become sluggish as a result of being constantly resisted.

SELF HELP

Try following the advice for PREVENTING CONSTIPATION.
Consult your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within 2 weeks.

You regularly use stimulant laxatives

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Regular use of stimulant laxatives can seriously disrupt normal bowel functioning.

MEDICAL HELP

Make an appointment to your doctor.

Neither

POSSIBLE CAUSES

Your constipation is probably due to a lack of fibre or fluids in your diet.
Lack of exercise may also be a factor if you are not physically active.

SELF HELP

Try following the advice for PREVENTING CONSTIPATION.
Consult yur doctor if your symptoms have not improved within 2 weeks.


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