Constipation is difficult to define, and what one person regards as constipation, another person may regard as normal. Some people think they are constipated if they do not have a poo every day, but this is not necessarily the case.
Constipation – General Information
Constipation is difficult to define, and what one person regards as constipation, another person may regard as normal. Some people think they are constipated if they do not have a...
Causes of Constipation
The causes of constipation are either primary or secondary. Primary causes include dietary factors, colonic motility (activity of movement), absorption of fluid in the colon, function of the anus and...
Constipation in Children
Constipation in children is a common problem, and is not very easy for parents to deal with. The good news is that it usually clears up with time. Parents often...
Constipation – When to See Your Doctor
Alarm Signals Constipation is usually just a nuisance. There is no scientific evidence that ‘toxins’ from poo in the bowel can affect your health. However, very occasionally it is a...
How the Bowels and Anus Work
To understand constipation, it helps to know how the lower part of the gut works. The Colon The colon (large bowel) is the lower part of the gut. It is...
Improving Constipation – What You Can Do
There are four main ways of dealing with constipation: change your diet avoid dehydration take more exercise use a laxative. Change Your Diet Diet is very individual and what works...