{"id":1597,"date":"2020-06-06T13:18:40","date_gmt":"2020-06-06T13:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1597"},"modified":"2026-01-15T06:07:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T06:07:41","slug":"constipation-symptoms-causes-natural-home-remedies-for-immediate-relief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/constipation-symptoms-causes-natural-home-remedies-for-immediate-relief","title":{"rendered":"Constipation- Symptoms, Causes and Natural Home Remedies for Immediate Relief"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Chronic\nconstipation is rare bowel movements or difficult passage that persists for\nseveral weeks or longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Constipation\nis usually described as having less than three movements in the intestine per\nweek. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While\nsometimes constipation is very common, some people have chronic constipation\nthat can interfere with their ability to perform their daily tasks. Chronic\nconstipation may also reason to pressure on people to get a bowel movement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment\nfor chronic constipation partially depends on the underlying cause. In some\ncases, however, a cause is never identified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/constipation-symptoms-causes-natural-home-remedies-for-immediate-relief\/#Symptoms_of_Constipation\" title=\"Symptoms of Constipation\">Symptoms of Constipation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/constipation-symptoms-causes-natural-home-remedies-for-immediate-relief\/#Causes\" title=\"Causes\">Causes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/constipation-symptoms-causes-natural-home-remedies-for-immediate-relief\/#Risk_factors\" title=\"Risk factors\">Risk factors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/constipation-symptoms-causes-natural-home-remedies-for-immediate-relief\/#Complications\" title=\"Complications\">Complications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/constipation-symptoms-causes-natural-home-remedies-for-immediate-relief\/#Natural_and_Home_Remedies_to_Immediate_Relieve\" title=\"Natural and Home Remedies to Immediate Relieve\">Natural and Home Remedies to Immediate Relieve<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/constipation-symptoms-causes-natural-home-remedies-for-immediate-relief\/#Prevention\" title=\"Prevention\">Prevention<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Constipation\"><\/span>Symptoms of Constipation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main\nsymptoms of constipation are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Difficulty passing stool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straining when passing stool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passing less stool than usual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lumpy, dry, or hard stool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other symptoms include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pain and cramping in the abdomen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeling bloated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A loss of appetite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes\"><\/span>Causes <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your colon\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s\nmain job is to absorb water from residual food as it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s passing through your\ndigestive system. It then creates stool (waste).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The muscles\nof the colon gradually propel the waste out to be expelled through the rectum.\nIf stool remains in the colon too long, it can become hard and difficult to\npass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Poor diet\nfrequently causes constipation. Dietary fiber and adequate water intake are\nnecessary to help keep stools soft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fiber-rich\nfoods are generally made from plants. Fiber comes in soluble and insoluble\nforms. The soluble fiber can dissolve in water and creates a soft, gel-like\nmaterial as it passes through the digestive system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Insoluble\nfiber maintains its structure as it passes through the digestive system. Both\nforms of fiber join with stool, increasing its weight and size while also\nsoftening it. This makes it easier to pass through the rectum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stress,\nchanges in routine, and conditions that slow muscle contractions of the colon\nor delay your urge to go may also lead to constipation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common causes of constipation include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dehydration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A low fiber diet, especially diets high in meat, milk or cheese<br>diets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of exercise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delaying the impulse to have a bowel movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain medicines, for example high calcium antacids and pain<br>medicines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel or other changes in routine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pregnancy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Underlying medical problems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nfollowing are some underlying medical problems that can bring on constipation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certain diseases, such as stroke, Parkinson\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s disease, and<br>diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problems with the colon or rectum, including intestinal<br>obstruction, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or diverticulosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overuse or misuse of laxatives (medications to loosen stools)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hormonal problems, including an underactive thyroid gland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_factors\"><\/span>Risk factors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Factors\nwhich can increase your chronic constipation risk include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Being an older adult<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being a woman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking certain medicines, including sedatives, opioid pain<br>medicines, certain antidepressants or blood pressure-reduction medicines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being dehydrated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eating a diet that&#8217;s low in fiber<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a mental health condition like as an eating disorder or<br>depression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Getting little or no physical activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complications\"><\/span>Complications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Constipation\nalone may be painful but it is not usually life-threatening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it can\nbecome a problem if it is a symptom of a more serious underlying condition,\nsuch as colorectal cancer, or if it starts to cause further damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Damage that\ncan arise as a result of severe constipation includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rectal bleeding after straining<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anal fissure that is a small tear around anus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Symptomatic hemorrhoids (piles), which are swollen, inflamed blood<br>vessels in the anus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fecal impaction that occurs when dried stools stagnate and collect<br>in the rectum and anus, potentially leading to mechanical obstruction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many\npotential risks include reduced quality of life and increased depression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seeking\nmedical advice for constipation may help prevent complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_and_Home_Remedies_to_Immediate_Relieve\"><\/span>Natural and Home Remedies to Immediate Relieve <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t\nsuppress urges to defecate. When the urge comes, find a toilet. Determine if\nthere are drugs you are taking which could contribute to constipation with the\nhelp of your doctor and pharmacist. See if you can discontinue or alter the\ndrugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Increase the fibre in your diet by consuming more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. (There are other health benefits from this recommendation as well.) It can be difficult to get enough fibre in your diet to handle constipation effectively, so do not hesitate to take fibre supplements (wheat bran, psyllium, etc.) or a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Global-Healing-Center-Oxy-Powder-Constipation\/dp\/B01BGU4S28\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"constipation relief supplement\">constipation relief supplement<\/a><\/strong> if appropriate. Use increasing amounts of fibre and\/or change the type of fibre consumed until a satisfactory result has been achieved. Don\u2019t expect fibre to work overnight\u2014allow a few weeks for adequate trials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention\"><\/span>Prevention <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent\nit from becoming a chronic problem, use the same home-based methods you used to\ntreat constipation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eat a balanced diet with lots of fiber. Good sources of fiber are<br>fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole-grain breads and cereals. Fiber and water<br>help the colon pass stool. Most of the fiber in fruits is found in the skins,<br>such as in apples. Fruits with seeds you can eat, like strawberries, have the<br>most fiber. Bran is a great source of fiber. Eat bran cereal or add bran cereal<br>to other foods, like soup and yogurt. People with constipation should eat 18 to<br>30 grams of fiber daily. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drink 8 glasses of water per day. (Note: Milk can cause<br>constipation in some people.) You may be dehydrated by liquids that contain<br>caffeine, such as coffee and soft drinks. You may need to avoid consuming these<br>items before you return to usual bowel habits. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exercise regularly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you feel urge push your bowels. Don&#8217;t wait<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chronic constipation is rare bowel movements or difficult passage that persists for several weeks or longer. Constipation is usually described as having less than three movements in the intestine per week. While sometimes constipation is very common, some people have chronic constipation that can interfere with their ability to perform their daily tasks. 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