Constipation is one condition, which patients refuse to accept the scientific definition. This definition says less than three bowel movements per week. Respecting the patient’s feeling that if bowels are not moved every day, it is considered constipation, Homeopathy recognizes the inconvenience perceived by patients rather than the dictums of science. Culturally patient experiences dissatisfaction if bowels are not moved every day. When life style correction does not help enough, a need for constitutional correction is evident for a homeopath. Homeopathy addresses problems like sluggishness of intestines, dryness of mucus membranes, muscular problems, indigestion, etc.
What is Considered as Constipation?
If bowels are moved less than 3 times …show more content…
Life style related constipation can be improved just by changing the wrong and by adopting the right methods. Such as taking adequate fiber in the diet, chewing properly, taking enough bodily exercises, taking enough water, stopping smoking, changing medications if found to cause constipation, stopping over use of laxatives, knowing that conditions like pregnancy may cause temporary constipation etc. on the other hand, diseases associated with constipation are of various intensity, varying from psychological conditions like depression, anxiety, to irritable bowels syndrome to various deficiency diseases and various other organ diseases such as hypothyroidism, paralysis, stroke, pelvic muscular diseases, etc.
A look at few myths and facts about constipation: Many strongly held beliefs about constipation are without evidence.
1. One should have bowel movement every day: Medical science explains normalcy as a very individualized pattern. One may pass 3 times a day but if that is the regular way a person evacuates, it is considered normal. Similarly if one passes 3 times a week and being regular without any associated symptoms, it is considered normal
2. Lack of dietary fiber is sole cause, will help all: It may not be the cause in chronic constipation. It may not be helpful for all, especially ones with more severe constipation. Nevertheless, good amount of dietary fiber is advised for greater
What is Considered as Constipation?
If bowels are moved less than 3 times …show more content…
Life style related constipation can be improved just by changing the wrong and by adopting the right methods. Such as taking adequate fiber in the diet, chewing properly, taking enough bodily exercises, taking enough water, stopping smoking, changing medications if found to cause constipation, stopping over use of laxatives, knowing that conditions like pregnancy may cause temporary constipation etc. on the other hand, diseases associated with constipation are of various intensity, varying from psychological conditions like depression, anxiety, to irritable bowels syndrome to various deficiency diseases and various other organ diseases such as hypothyroidism, paralysis, stroke, pelvic muscular diseases, etc.
A look at few myths and facts about constipation: Many strongly held beliefs about constipation are without evidence.
1. One should have bowel movement every day: Medical science explains normalcy as a very individualized pattern. One may pass 3 times a day but if that is the regular way a person evacuates, it is considered normal. Similarly if one passes 3 times a week and being regular without any associated symptoms, it is considered normal
2. Lack of dietary fiber is sole cause, will help all: It may not be the cause in chronic constipation. It may not be helpful for all, especially ones with more severe constipation. Nevertheless, good amount of dietary fiber is advised for greater