Constipation: What Can You Do and When to See a Doctor?
Feeling bloated, heavy, and constipated, and visiting a toilet doesn't make you feel any better—sound familiar? These are typical symptoms of constipation. You are not alone. Up to 25 percent of the population in developed countries suffer from constipation.
Dr. Stephen
How does it show up?
Constipation is a physical condition when you empty your bowels less than three times a week. The irregular bowel movement is accompanied by a feeling of incomplete evacuation, obstructed defecation, hard stool, or more or less pronounced meteorism.
Why does it happen?
Constipation can sometimes be a symptom of serious disorders. Here, we will discuss commonplace situations. Most often, constipation is caused by:
- Eating low-fiber foods
- Consuming large quantities of milk or cheese
- Insufficient amount of water and dehydration
- Insufficient physical activity
- Changes in your routines due to travel or changed time schedule
- Excessive or wrong use of laxatives
- Stress
- Low-carb diets
Delayed bowel movements can also happen after ===the intake of certain m...
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