{"id":162542,"date":"2022-08-24T20:51:14","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T20:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog?p=162542"},"modified":"2026-04-09T10:32:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T10:32:52","slug":"home-remedies-for-constipation-by-dr-siddharth-gupta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/home-remedies-for-constipation-by-dr-siddharth-gupta\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Home Remedies For Constipation By Dr. Siddharth Gupta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What Causes Constipation?<\/a><\/li>
Symptoms of Constipation<\/a><\/li>
Home Remedies for Constipation<\/a><\/li>
When to Seek Medical Help?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It might be a fun topic for stand-up comedians, but it is one of the most troublesome issues to solve for those facing this trouble. Constipation can be annoying and sometimes painful. In addition, it is often accompanied by gas and abdominal pain.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Constipation is a common condition affecting all age groups. Simple lifestyle modifications can help relieve the symptoms of constipation. Home remedies have been used for ages to relieve and manage constipation. However, in some cases, constipation can be a sign of a severe underlying condition. It is normal to feel embarrassed to talk about constipation. Therefore, you must go to see a doctor if your constipation is bad or the symptoms don\u2019t improve ^{1<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
if you wish to know more about constipation symptoms, remedies and associated lifestyle changes, continue reading!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Did you know?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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About 16 out of 100 adults in the United States have symptoms of constipation. source: niddk.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Approximately 33 out of 100 adults aged 60 and older in the United States have symptoms of constipation. source: niddk.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women, especially during pregnancy or after giving birth, are more likely to become constipated. source: niddk.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Non-Caucasians are more likely to become constipated. source: niddk.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
People who eat little to no fiber are more likely to become constipated. source: niddk.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What Causes Constipation?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You feel constipated when your stool is hard, dry and difficult to pass. A few common causes of constipation are:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Insufficient water intake\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Insufficient fibre in the diet\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lack of physical activity\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Undue stress\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
A sudden change in the surrounding environment\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Neglecting the urge to pass stools ^{2<\/sup><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nOther causes of constipation are\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Certain medicines such as iron tablets and painkillers\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pregnancy\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Excessive use of laxatives\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Health conditions like Parkinson\u2019s, depression, multiple sclerosis (MS), and thyroid disorder.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Digestive disorders include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diverticulitis (colon disease), and coeliac disease ^{2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n}
Toddlers can get constipated when they are starting with solid foods. Older children can become constipated when they hold in bowel movements ^{2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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In my experience chronic constipation leads to painful defecation, which further leads to fear of passing stools which in turn becomes a vicious cycle especially in children. So pain control is very important in children. Contact your doctor for the same.<\/p>\n Dr. M.G. Kartheeka, MBBS, MD(Pediatrics)<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>
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