Today we are talking about constipation, <br /><br />But first, subscribe to the channel<br /><br /> to start your day with new information every day<br /><br />Chronic constipation is infrequent movements of the intestine or difficulty passing stools that lasts for several weeks or more.<br /><br /> Therefore, occasional constipation is very common, and a person is considered to have constipation in the following cases:<br /><br />If the times of defecation are less than 3 times a week during a period of at least 12 weeks in a year<br /><br />If defecation require significant effort<br /><br />If defecation was incomplete <br /><br />If the stool is solid<br /><br />In order to be diagnosed as suffering from chronic constipation, you must see a doctor<br /><br />The doctor depends on the patient’s complaint, to diagnose constipation, but first makes sure that there are no organic diseases that are the cause<br /><br />Doctors perform the following tests and procedures to diagnose chronic constipation and try to find the cause:<br /><br />Blood tests.<br /><br />Thyroid tests<br /><br /> High calcium levels.<br /><br />X-ray imaging.<br /><br />Examination of the entire rectum and colon<br /><br />Evaluation of the function of the anal sphincter muscle (rectal manometry).<br /><br />During a physical examination, doctors look for the following:<br /><br />Signs of a disease that involves the entire body (systemic), including weight loss, fever, and weak muscles and fatty tissue (cachexia)<br /><br />Causes of constipation<br /><br />1-Organic causes related to a defect in the digestive system<br /><br />The organic reasons are the following:<br /><br />Congenital colic hyperplasia<br /><br />Cystic fibrosis disease<br /><br />Diabetes<br /><br /> Hypothyroidism or hypopituitarism<br /><br />Central nervous system diseases: Parkinson's, stroke, dementia, tumors in the brain, damage to the spine.<br /><br />Tumors of the large intestine<br /><br />Medicines: Many medicines are among the important causes of constipation, most notably: medicines to treat high blood pressure, antidepressants, pain, diuretics and others.<br /><br />2-As for the functional reasons<br /><br />Slow movement of the large intestine<br /><br /> Muscles in the anus and pelvic floor contract during bowel movements, rather than relaxing.<br /><br />Prolapsed pelvic floor muscles<br /><br />Prolapse of various organs: from the pelvic region to the rectum during defecation (small intestine, bladder or uterus).<br /><br />constipation treatment<br /><br />Make a change in the diet and increase the intake of dietary fiber<br /><br />Laxatives, of which there are different forms and work in different ways<br /><br />Surgical intervention in matters that cannot be resolved with treatments<br /><br />Exercise, as physical activity increases muscle activity in the intestine.<br /><br />And of the natural herbs that can be used at home and are useful:<br /><br />1- Star anise contains essential oils that help relieve constipation<br /><br />2- Chamomile helps expel gas, relieve stomach pain, and treat constipation<br /><br />3-Dill has the ability to rid the body of gases and treat constipation,<br /><br />4-Cumin is a natural laxative that is used to relieve constipation, and it is possible to eat a cup of boiled cumin with slices of lemon<br /><br />thank you for watching<br /><br />#constipation
