I’ve been fighting constipation for almost 10 years now and nothing has helped. I’ve tried adding fiber, eating healthier and now I seem dependant on stool softeners. Sometimes I only make a movement twice or three times a month. I’m tired of feeling plugged all the time. Please help.

What are the symptoms of severe constipation, like the kind that could mean death kind? Not that I’m severely constipated, I’m just curious to know.

I’ve been suffering with constipation for the past several days and realized that I need to drink more water (I rarely if ever drink more than one or two glasses/day).

I’ve been drinking water like crazy all day, how long will it take for it to help my constipation?

Thanks!

Digestive Health Specialist, Christine Kaczmar discusses the root cause of constipation.

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Not sure what medications to take for constipation? You have choices, watch to learn. Related Videos: Are you Constipated? | HealthiNation www.youtube.com Constipation Diet Tip | HealthiNation www.youtube.com TRANSCRIPT: For most people who feel constipated from time to time, changes in diet and exercise can help relieve the symptoms. But, if you’re still not getting relief it might be time to talk to your doctor about a laxative. You probably know that pharmacy shelves are packed with products. Most over-the-counter laxatives work by moistening the stool in the intestine. These can help when constipation is caused by dry, hard to pass stool. Other over-the-counter medications stimulate the muscles used to push waste through the body for elimination. If neither lifestyle changes nor over-the-counter medications work…talk to your doctor about prescription drugs for constipation. Remember, constipation is usually temporary-and treatment with laxatives should be temporary too. They work well, but can lead to dependence and, over time, make your constipation worse. Sources: Rao SS, Go JT. Update on the management of constipation in the elderly: new treatment options. Clin Interv Aging 2010;5:163-71. Rao SS, Meduri K. What is necessary to diagnose constipation? Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol 2011;25(1):127-40. Singh S, Rao SS. Pharmacologic management of chronic constipation. Gastroenterol Clin North Am 2010;39(3):509-27. Suares NC, Ford AC. Systematic review: the effects …

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Constipation is basically a change from normal regular bowel movements. The worst type of constipation involves straining which can lead to hemorrhoids, hernias, blood pressure change and headaches. For more videos, visit the Everyday Health Channel on YouTube: www.youtube.com Check us out: www.everydayhealth.com Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter at: twitter.com We’re on Pinterest: pinterest.com

www.captaincolon.com www.captaincolon.com When waste materials are stopped in the colon, constipation occurs. Because the colon walls are so thin, the waste material can result in the output of harmful bacteria and toxins through the colon wall into the body and cause further complications. If the colon is not in regular use can become weak, finding it difficult to move or pass waste through the body. Signs and symptoms of constipation:* Abdominal cramps or pain * Loss of appetite * bad breath * Diarrhea Some causes constipation? constipation can result from a number of factors and include:* A diet low in fiber (which lacks whole grains, fruit and vegetables)* An inactive lifestyle* Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), spinal injury, kidney failure etc…* Change in environment So how will we know How to clean the colon? If you think about it, it stands to reason that fatigue, feeling sluggish and drained is the result of the pounds of waste and garbage accumulated in our colon. For this reason many lose weight when making a bowel cleansing. www.captaincolon.com www.captaincolon.com

Constipation can be caused by changes in medication, lack of physical activity and dietary changes. If the condition lasts more than a day or two, talk to your doctor. For more videos, visit the Everyday Health Channel on YouTube: www.youtube.com Check us out: www.everydayhealth.com Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter at: twitter.com We’re on Pinterest: pinterest.com