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Constipation ( कब्ज ) कब्ज क्या है? जाने कब्ज के कारण, लक्षण और निवारण

What is constipation?

When a person's stool becomes very hard and there is difficulty in passing stool, then that condition is called constipation. Due to constipation, the digestive system gets spoiled. Due to the malfunction of the digestive system, the amount of stool from the body becomes very less and more effort has to be made to get the stool out. During constipation, the frequency of passing. The stool also becomes less. Due to the hardening of the stool, many times there is pain in the stomach and anus and there is a lot of difficulty in passing stool.

Scientifically a healthy person should have at least 12 bowel movements in a week. Having 12 bowel movements in 7 days is a sign of a healthy body. There is only gas problem in constipation, that is, only gas is produced in the stomach. Constipation can happen to a person of any age.

Nowadays children, elders and people of almost every age are struggling with the problem of constipation. Due to irregular lifestyle, people are not able to pass stool for two or three days, which is the biggest reason for constipation. If constipation is not treated on time, then many types of diseases can arise in the body. A healthy person should have at least 2 bowel movements (morning and evening) in 24 hours as it keeps the stomach clean. When the stomach remains clean, no stomach related diseases arise and the problem of constipation goes away forever.

Causes of Constipation:

• Not having bowel movements.
• Being constipated for 24 hours is the biggest reason.
• Not eating fiber-rich food: If there is no amount of fiber in the food, then the possibility of constipation increases. Fiber makes its way into the intestines with food and helps the intestines digest food. The problem of constipation starts as soon as there is a lack of fiber in the food.
• Holding urine for a long time: It often happens that we are so busy in office or some work that we hold urine for a long time, but it is not good for health. This can not only cause diseases related to the urinary tract, but can also cause urinary tract problems.
• Not getting enough sleep: A healthy person must get at least 7 hours of sleep in 24 hours. But in this run-of-the-mill life, there is so much work pressure that most of us are not able to get enough sleep. Due to not getting enough sleep, the digestive system is not able to function properly, due to which the problem of constipation starts appearing.
• Eating less food.
• Lack of water in the body.
• Lack of physical labor.
• Consumption of some special medicines.
• Stimulant drugs can also cause constipation. So it is better to consult a doctor before taking any medicine.
• Eating without hunger.
• Eating food without chewing.
• Trying to swallow food quickly.
• Keeps in some other thought while eating food.
• Indigestion.
• Not eating food on time.
• Drinking too much tea, coffee.
• Smokin Drink
• fasting too much
• Decreased production of thyroid hormones.
• Decreased calcium and potassium levels in the body.
• Consuming rich substances. Food that takes a long time to digest.
• Constipation can also occur due to diseases of the intestine, liver and spleen.
• If a person is very sad, worried or very scared of someone, then the chances of constipation increase.

Symptoms of Constipation:

• Bad breath.
• Persistent runny nose.
• loss of appetite,
• Occasional headache.
• dizzy,
• Nausea.
• Pimples coming out on the face.
• Persistent heavy abdomen.
• Bad digestion.
• Formation of gas in the stomach.
• Burning sensation in the eyes.
• feeling weak.
• Stomach not empty even after defecation.
• abdominal cramps.
• The color of the tongue becomes white or grey.
• back pain.
• Sores in the mouth.

Constipation type:

A person suffering from constipation remains troubled not only physically but also mentally. Constipation is such a disease in which it becomes difficult for a person to get up and sit in public places, at home or in the office. Constipation disease is mainly of two types:
(A) severe constipation,
(B) chronic constipation,

(A) Severe constipation:
This type of constipation is very dangerous.
• Stool does not come out in excessive constipation.
• Gas does not come out.
In case of severe constipation, a doctor should be consulted immediately. 
(B) Chronic constipation : 
• Passes stool with great difficulty.
• The stool becomes very hard and comes out in very little quantity.

Disadvantages of Constipation:

side effects of constipation
Constipation has the following disadvantages:
• Feeling of heaviness and burning in the stomach.
• loss of appetite.
• To vomit.
• Heartburn.
• The chances of getting piles, fistula, fisher disease increases.
• Ulceration of the intestines.

Complications of Constipation :

You may have to face many problems due to constipation such as:
• Loss of appetite
• Heartburn
• Feeling of heaviness in the stomach
• Nausea and vomiting
• Intestinal ulceration and inflammation
• Increased risk of piles, fistula and fissure disease
If you want to avoid constipation and complications from constipation, then there is a need to improve your diet and lifestyle.

Diagnosis of Constipation :

To diagnose constipation, the doctor does a physical examination of the patient and may ask some general questions regarding the medical history and pre-existing digestive problems. With the help of physical examination, the doctor finds out the cause of constipation.

Apart from the physical examination, the doctor may suggest certain tests such as blood tests, abdominal X-ray, barium enema, colonic transit marker studies, defecation, anorectal motility studies and MRI defecation.

Constipation Treatment :

Constipation can be treated in a number of ways, including positive lifestyle and diet changes, laxatives, exercise, medications, and surgery.

To overcome constipation, doctors suggest consuming foods rich in fiber. Apart from this, exercising regularly, having timely bowel movements, drinking sufficient amount of water, etc. are included.

If the complaint of constipation is for a long time, then it can be treated by making special changes in lifestyle and food habits. 

When there is no benefit even after bringing lifestyle and eating habits, then doctors suggest the use of medicines. And when medicines also prove to be ineffective, doctors suggest surgery.

When to See a Doctor for Constipation :

If there is no improvement in constipation even after making positive changes in lifestyle and diet, taking over-the-counter medicines and you experience heaviness, cramping or pain in the abdomen due to constipation, then you should see a doctor as soon as possible.

Prevention of Constipation :

There is a complaint of constipation due to unhealthy lifestyle and wrong eating habits. With the help of healthy lifestyle and healthy eating habits, the risk of constipation can be overcome. If you want to prevent constipation, then the following things should be followed: 
• Eat fiber rich food
• Drink water and other fluids
• Avoid excessive consumption of tea and coffee
• Reduce drinking milk, it can also cause constipation
exercise regularly
• When pressure builds up, have a bowel movement instead of holding it.

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