CONSTIPATION
Constipation is
characterized by passage of hard stool, incomplete evacuation, and with
abdominal discomfort. The presences of symptoms such as rectal bleeding, pain
are significant for further investigations. Intestinal obstruction, spinal cord
lesions, anal masses, rectal prolapses, should also be considered. Conditions
like colonic carcinoma, fissures, hemorrhoids, reduced colon motility and
distention with gas can also lead to constipation. Metabolic diseases like
diabetes, spinal cord disease, Parkinsonism, cerebral accidents, hypothyroidism
etc also contribute to constipation. Apart from these certain drug like Aluminum
antacids and iron supplements add to constipation.
Ayurveda considers
it as a problem related to vitiation of vata in pelvic cavity and its
structures like colon, rectum etc. Food habits and regimens play a major role
to produce constipation.
Causes
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Diet with more hot, pungent and astringent
taste
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Riding vehicles especially in bad roads
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Sitting for long time
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Obstructing natural urges
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Excess sexual intercourses
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Improper practicing of enema
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Continuous contact with cold water
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Abortion, miscarriage
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Walking long distance
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Stress
•
Avoidance of sleep at night.
Management
Prevention
of the cause
Medicament's selected identifying the situation
Common
drugs used: Triphala, Dry grapes, Sennna leaves, Ghee + ksharam, Isabgol, milk
Diet:
Food
must be having more fiber content (vegetables, wheat, fruits, etc.)
Avoid
excess fried and oily food.
Adequate
water should be consumed daily
Taking
small banana after food prevents the chance of constipation.
Enema
therapy (oil or decoction)
Practicing
of Yoga _ Pavanamukthasanam,
