How to Choose a Constipation Medicine That Is Right for You

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How to Choose a Constipation Medicine That Is Right for You.

Constipation is not just a minor inconvenience; it can also be extremely crippling. If you suffer from chronic constipation, your life can become very difficult. You may start missing important social events or even appointments with friends and family because they are no longer possible because of your condition. Constipation is often caused by lifestyle factors. A diet high in fiber and fewer fatty, processed foods is one way that many people can have a healthier diet and reduce the risk of constipation. Drinking extra fluids, getting more exercise, and avoiding stress are other good ways to avoid constipation. An excess of liquids will help you pass urine more frequently and being active will help you move your bowels naturally daily. However, if a change in your dietary habits does not seem to be helping or if the problem persists after several weeks, it may be time to consult your doctor about taking an antidiarrheal medicine as well as see if anything else could be causing your symptoms.

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Constipation occurs when your bowel does not move the waste from your colon to your rectum for several days in a row. This can result in hard, painful stools that cannot pass easily because they are too big to squeeze out of your rectum. In this case, you are said to be constipated. There are many types of constipation, including chronic, functional, and spastic. Chronic constipation is when you have constipation that lasts several weeks or months. Functional constipation is when the muscles in your colon don't work properly and cause hard stools that cannot pass. Spastic constipation is when the nerves in your colon don't work properly

either and cause the muscles to spasm and not want to push waste out of the rectum.

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Types of Constipation

Chronic Constipation This is the most common type of constipation. You may have chronic constipation if you have daily constipation for months or years. The cause of chronic constipation is something that makes it difficult to pass stools. Possible problems include: An anatomical problem with the colon, such as a blockage; Reduced movement of the colon because of a medical condition, such as paralysis; or A reduced or altered sensation that tells you when your colon is empty and when it is full. Functional Constipation This is when the muscles in your colon don't work properly, causing hard, infrequent stools. There are many causes of functional constipation. Some of the most common include: Taking certain medications that reduce bowel movements, such as antidepressants or steroids; A change in a diet high in fiber that causes diarrhea, which can make it

difficult to pass stools; Exercising too much or not enough; Feeling stressed and not letting go of that stress; Having a large meal immediately before going to bed, which makes it hard to move your bowels in the night. Spastic Constipation This is when the nerves in your colon don't transmit the message that it's time to have a bowel movement. This can cause spasms in your colon muscles, making it difficult to move your bowels.

Can Babies Get Constipation?

Click here for Peak BioBoost Constipation free life 100% effective result. Many babies have very little or no milk in their stools. This is called dry or total stooling. Dry stooling can be normal for a baby's first year. However, it should increase in frequency to about three times a day by a month after your baby's second birthday. If your baby is dry storing or has very little stooling, call your doctor to get advice. It is also important to include solids in your baby's diet as soon as you can. This is referred to as weaning off of baby food and onto solid foods. If your baby is constipated, you may want to consider adding an oat or prune cereal to his diet. These cereals are high in fiber and can be a good way to start breaking up a baby's stool.

Common Causes of Constance in Adults

Lack of fluids in the diet and dehydration can increase the risk of constipation. Be sure to drink enough water, especially if you are exercising or stressed. An anatomical abnormality involving the colon, such as a blockage, can also cause constipation. Seek medical attention if your constipation does not improve even after you have tried to alter your lifestyle. Some medications, such as antidepressants, can also cause constipation. Make sure to talk to your doctor if you are taking one of these drugs.

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Over the Counter Constipation medicines

If you have chronic constipation, you may want to try taking an over the counter (OTC) stool softener. These include pills such as lactulose and polyethylene glycol (Miralax, Fleet, and Colace). They require you to take one or two doses a day for three days, then take one or two doses daily for a week, then take one dose daily for a week. You can buy these OTC pills at your local drugstore. There is some evidence that taking lactulose can help some people with chronic constipation, but it does not work for everyone. This is because the digestive system does not absorb the drug. Therefore, this treatment has to be taken daily and there is an increased risk of bacterial infection.

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Prescription Constipation Medicines

If you have chronic constipation, you may want to talk to your doctor about trying a prescription stool softener, such as dicyclomine (Bentyl, Mylan), lubiprostone (Amitiza, Bio responsive), or Miralax. These require you to take them once a day for two to four weeks. After this, they may be taken once a day indefinitely. If you take stool softeners regularly, make sure to drink enough water. Bacteria in your bowel break down these medicines as they are passed through your intestines. This can result in a build-up of gas in your intestines and sores if you do not drink enough water to keep it moving.

How to Choose an Antidiarrheal Medicine

There are many different anti diarrheal medicines. You should talk to your doctor about which one is best for you. However, many people find that an OTC first aid

kit, such as Imodium or Kaopectate, is helpful in the short term. You can buy these at your local drugstore. Imodium is an anti diarrheal medicine that works by slowing down the movement of your bowel. This can help your body push the constipated material through your bowels more quickly. You can use it when you are somewhere where you cannot go to the bathroom or when you are on the go, such as while traveling or at a social event.

Summary

Constipation is a condition in which your bowel does not move the waste from your colon through your rectum for several days in a row. There are many types of constipation, including chronic, functional, and spastic. You can also get constipation if you are dehydrated and not drinking enough fluids. There are many ways to treat constipation. You can try taking a stool softener, drinking more fluids, or eating more fiber. If these methods do not work, you may need to take a prescription medicine or see your doctor about a bowel cleansing procedure.

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