If you're suffering from constipation, you know that it can be a debilitating condition. Constipation can lead to piles, which can be extremely uncomfortable and embarrassing. In this blog post, we will discuss the causes of constipation and how to treat it effectively. We will also provide tips on how to prevent constipation from becoming a problem in the first place, as well as advice on the best ways to alleviate constipation when it does occur. So if you're looking for help with constipation, read on to learn more about the best ways to get relief.

Q. What is constipation?

Constipation is a problem with the way your intestines function, and it can affect any part of the body. When you have constipation, waste doesn't move through your system as easily as it should. This can lead to increased feelings of tiredness, bloating, nausea, and abdominal pain.

Q. What are the symptoms of constipation?

The main symptoms of constipation are:-

1. Lack of bowel movement,
2. Straining to defecate,
3. Feelings of incomplete evacuation (or bloating), and
4. Painful abdominal sensations.
5. Having lumpy or hard stools
6. Passing fewer than three stools a week.
7. Needing help with the empty rectum, such as using your hands to press on the abdomen and using a finger to remove stool from the rectum

Q. What are the causes of constipation?

Here are five reasons why constipation occurs:

• Poor nutrient absorption: Constipated individuals may not be absorbing enough nutrients from their food due to blockage or limited movement. This can lead to malnutrition and other health problems down the line.
• Inflammation: Chronic inflammation increases your risk of developing constipation and other diseases. In fact, research has shown that 50% of all cases of chronic inflammation are linked with gastrointestinal problems like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Stress and anxiety: Both stress hormones (cortisol) and neurotransmitters (serotonin) have been implicated in causing constipation symptoms. Cortisol causes smooth muscle cells in the gut to secrete mucus, which further contributes to obstruction! Serotonin plays an important role in regulating digestive function, including gastroduodenal motility.
• Bowel dysfunction: Sometimes there is simply no balance between muscles inside and outside the intestine – this results in reduced intestinal contractions which lead to constipation.

Q. What are the complications of constipation?

Constipation can cause complications or long-term health problems. If suffering from chronic constipation, may be more at risk of experiencing complications.

Rectal bleeding:

• Continually straining to pass stools can cause pain, discomfort, and rectal bleeding.
• In some cases, bleeding is the result of a small tear around the anus (anal fissure), but it's more often caused by hemorrhoids (piles). Piles are swollen blood vessels that form in the lower rectum and anus.

Fecal impaction

Chronic constipation increases the risk of fecal impaction, and dry, hard stools collect in your rectum and anus.

Fecal impaction can lead to

• swelling of the rectum
• a loss of sensation in and around the anus
• rectal prolapse.

By providing information on the various causes and complications of constipation, we hope to help you identify and address any issues before they become too serious. If you have any questions or concerns about constipation, please feel free to contact a professional proctologist for advice.

Thank you for reading!