Eye Specialist, Eye Surgeon
MBBS, FCPS (PK), MRCSED (Scotland), FSTEd (UK)
Eye Specialist, Eye Surgeon
MBBS, FCPS (PK), MRCSED (Scotland), FSTEd (UK)
Family Physician, General Physician
M.B.B.S.
Internal Medicine Specialist, Consultant Physician, General Physician
M.B.B.S, F.C.P.S
Internal Medicine Specialist, Consultant Physician, General Physician
M.B.B.S, F.C.P.S
Internal Medicine Specialist, Consultant Physician, Diabetologist
MBBS, FCPS, MRCP (Ireland), MRCP (Glasgow)
Internal Medicine Specialist, Consultant Physician, Diabetologist
MBBS, FCPS, MRCP (Ireland), MRCP (Glasgow)
Constipation is a condition characterized by difficulty in passing stools. You also may have fewer than normal bowel movements (less than 3 times per week). Constipation can make your stools hard, lumpy, and dry, causing straining, pain, and discomfort when you defecate. According to reports, the worldwide prevalence of constipation is around 12.2% based on individuals' self-perception.
Constipation in Urdu language is known as Qabz. It is written as قَبَض in Urdu script. Constipation is a condition in which you have difficulty passing stools. It is quite common and can affect people of all ages.
Constipation can occur if food moves slower than normal through the digestive tract. As a result, the colon (large intestine) is given the time to absorb excess water from the food waste, making your stools hard and dry and making it difficult to pass out of the body. Following are the various factors that may contribute to constipation:
Constipation, in general, is a painful and discomforting condition that can make having a bowel movement laborious. Following are the common symptoms of constipation:
If you are experiencing one or more of these symptoms, seeing a stomach specialist for treatment is recommended.
Constipation treatment depends on the cause. Mild to moderate constipation symptoms can be alleviated at home through lifestyle changes. However, if you have chronic constipation due to another medical condition such as IBS, addressing the underlying medical condition becomes imperative to manage your symptoms effectively. Here are the treatment options for constipation are:
Following are some tips to prevent constipation:
While mild to moderate constipation can be treated using home remedies, some situations may warrant a timely visit to the doctor. These include: