Byline: By KAREN JOHNSON Medical NutritionistCONSTIPATION is the most common bowel disorder and yet the easiest diet-related problem to sort out. I see at least two people a week in my clinics who are chronic lifelong sufferers and almost half the people who come to see me suffer with ...
A lot of Americans, more than 4 million by some estimates, deal with constipation on a regular basis. Women have constipation more often than men. This may have to do with the slower movement of food through a woman's intestines, as well as with the effects of female hormones on the ga...
Though constipation is usually not serious, it can be a sign of more serious medical issues. So if what you’re experiencing is severe, ongoing, or doesn’t respond to any of the suggestions I’ve given here, it’s time to check with the doc. He or she can rule out other causes.Th...
which is within the normal range for them. For breastfed babies, it’s generally acceptable to wait up to seven days without a bowel movement before considering it constipation. Formula-fed babies, on the other hand, should ideally have a bowel movement within...
Constipation Relief During Pregnancy Constipation can become aself-perpetuatingproblem. Hard stools cause pain on passage; consequently, the child holds on. The longer the stool remains, the harder it becomes – which makes it even more painful to pass. And the longer the large stool stretches the...
Here's a list of things you can do at home to help relieve your cat's constipation.Increase Water Consumption. ... Try a New Diet. ... Help Your Cat Maintain
repeatedly ignore the urge to have a bowel movement when you need to, it may lead to constipation. If you have a busy schedule, make sure to allow for time for bathroom breaks after breakfast or another meal throughout the day. That is when the urge to have a bowel movement is the ...
And while Lindel notes that more concrete research is needed, she points out that "onestudyfound acupuncture to be beneficial in those with dyspepsia (aka indigestion). Indigestion often involves symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating, sensation of fullness after eating, nausea, belching, and heartbu...
4. You Get Stressed Out While Traveling It’s no secret that traveling can be stressful. But what may be surprising is that stress may be one of the underlying causes of travel constipation. Thebrain and gutare in constant communication. In fact, researchers have discovered that the emotional...
Talk to a healthcare provider before trying a detox or cleanse. There are several side effects of rapid weight loss, as with a detox, such as:32 Constipation Diarrhea Fatigue Gallstones, or hard deposits inside of your gallbladder that sometimes cause pain33 ...