Probable causes of Constipation

Constipation is refers to a difficult bowel movements that are usually infrequent or which are unduly hard and dry passage of feces. Constipation may require first to determine the cause for effective treatment.

Following are the Probable Causes and Probable Symptoms:
Causes - no regular bowel movement, improper diet, intestinal obstructions, tumors, excessive use of laxatives, weak intestinal muscles, use of certain drugs, presence of lesions in anus, worry, anxiety, fear, lack of physical activity.
Symptoms - uneasiness, indisposition, lower abdominal pain, headache, coated tongue, foul breath, lack of appetite.

There are many treatments or even home remedies for constipation. Some of the following are the Helpful Dietary Management:

· Eat high-fiber diet

· Fluid intake (drink milk and plenty of water)
· Make a everyday meal time a relaxed experience
· Maintain good exercise

Taking high fiber diet reduce the amount of fats and sugar in the blood stream. It makes the elimination of waste products faster thus preventing constipation.

Fiber can only be taken from fruits, nuts, vegetables, cereals, whole grains and legumes. The more the food is its natural form, the higher is its fiber content.