Introduction
Defecation is the last step in the digestion process where the bowel is emptied. The time interval between bowel movement differs in each individual.
When the bowel movement is not normal causing the stool to pass too quickly through the large intestine, then this condition is called diarrhea.
Constipation is the difficulty in the emptying of the bowel contents usually caused by
Hardened stool |
Less water or fiber in the diet |
Being inactive |
Colon cancer |
Consuming a lot of dairy products |
Eating disorders |
Hypothyroidism |
Neurological diseases |
Stress |
Medications such as antacids, narcotics and iron pills etc. |
Symptoms for constipation include few bowel movements, small or hard stools, trouble with bowel movements and bloating of the belly.
Diagnosis
The doctors might perform the following diagnostic tests to confirm the condition.
Treatment
Treatment options vary according to each condition. Medications such as laxatives are prescribed by the doctor to ease any difficulty in bowel movements. Lifestyle and dietary changes, being more active and not suppressing the urge to go are necessary for proper defecation by the body.
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