Constipation

Symptoms:

• Fewer than three stools per week.
• Hard, dry or lumpy stools.
• Fatigue or pain during miscarriage.
• Feeling of incomplete emptying.
• Rectal obstruction.
• Use a finger to eject.

Cause:

• Inadequate intake of liquid, dietary fiber.
• Lack of physical exercise.
• Delay in abortion when there is a need.
• Use of drugs that cause constipation (eg opiate painkillers).
• Problems with the pelvic floor muscles.
• Blockages in the colon or rectum.
• Diseases such as Irritable Bowel, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, nerve dysfunction or damage, hyperthyroidism, Parkinson's disease, pregnancy.

Risk factors:

• Older age.
• Female.
• Little or no physical exercise.
• Mental health, such as depression or eating disorders.

Complications:

• Hemorrhoids.
• Fissures in the anus.
• Faecal obstruction in the large intestine.
• Rectal prolapse.

Prevention-Foods:

• Diet rich in plant fiber (vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grain foods).
• Limiting foods with low levels of fiber (processed foods, dairy, meat).
• Consuming plenty of fluids.
• Frequent physical exercise.
• Do not ignore the urge to abort.
• Creating a regular schedule for defecating, especially after eating