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Diet & lifestyle for constipation

1. constipation Presented by Prabhavathy . N

2. INTRODUCTION Constipation is a common disturbance of the digestive tract .In this condition , the bowels do not move regularly . Constipation is the chief cause of many diseases . B ecause such a condition produces toxins which find their way into the blood stream & are carried to all parts of the body . This results in weakening of the vital organs & lowering of the resistance of the entire system like Appendicitis, arthritis , high blood pressure , cataract & cancer.

3. The number of motions required for normal health varies from p erson to person . Most people have one motion a day , some have two a day , while others have one every other day . Definition of the constipation tend to be highly subjective but usually include hard stools , straining with defecation & infrequent bowel movements . Normal stool weight is about 100 to 200g daily .

4. TYPES OF CONSTIPATION ATONIC CONSTIPATION SPASTIC CONSTIPATION OBSTRUCTIVE CONSTIPATION

5. Atonic constipation Atonic constipation is most commonly due to ; lack of fluids ,lack of roughage , vitamin B deficiency ,lack of potassium , Irregular habit , purgation or enema . Lack of fluids If adequate amount of fluids is not taken , water from the colon is more completely absorbed . This leaves a small quantity of hard dry feces .

6. Lack of roughage Faulty food habits which include irregular hours of meals , taking inadequate bulk , fasting or avoiding foods containing unabsorbable cellulose in the form of vegetables . This leaves little residue for evacuation . Vitamin B deficiency D eficient intake of vitamin B also produces loss of tone of the bowel wall .

7. Lack of potassium Deficient intake of potassium or excessive loss , as occurs with purgatives , may result in loss of bowel tone . Irregular habit Irregular bowel habits may be due to getting up late in the morning & trying to rush through the morning rituals & breakfast , leaving very little time for the visit to the toilet before going to the school or the office .

8. Purgation or enema The constant use of artificial aids for evacuating the bowels results in the loss of natural reflexes & tone of the bowel .

9. Spastic constipation It results from excessive tone of the bowel . Spastic constipation may be caused by irritation of the intestinal mucosa through the excessive use of alcohol , spices , tea , coffee, bran . Highly strung , nervous people are more frequently affected by this type of constipation then by the atonic type .

10. C hronic constipation can be due to any one of a number of factors such as ; Inadequate diet . Failure to establish regular times for eating , adequate rest & elimination . Faulty dietary habits such as inadequate fluid & fiber intake or use of highly refined & concentrated foods that leave little residue in the colon . Chronic use laxatives .

11. Obstructive constipation Obstructive constipation is any kind of obstruction or blockage in the stool passage . It is usually due to malignancy . And it cause tumor & cystic fibrosis . Excessive straining . Poor response to laxatives over a period of time .

12. ETIOLOGY The most important causes for chronic constipation are an unsuitable diet & a faulty style of living . Much of the food we eat today is deficient in natural bulk or roughage & this result in chronic constipation. Intake of refined & rich food lacking in vitamins & minerals , insufficient intake of water , consumption of coffee , insufficient chewing , over eating & a wrong combination of food , irregular habits of eating & drinking may all contribute to poor bowel function .

13. Other frequent use of purgatives , weakness of abdominal muscles due to sedentary habits , lack of physical activity & emotional stress & strain . Diseases such as tumours or growths sluggish liver colitis spastic condition of the intestines hyperactivity Diseases of the rectum & colon Bad teeth Uterine disease Diabetes

14. Use of certain drugs for treating other enlargement of the prostate gland can also cause chronic constipation . Elderly patients may suffer from constipation due to relaxed muscle tone , inadequate dietary intake for nutritional needs & reduced activity .

15. Having lumpy , hard , dry stool that’s difficult to pass . Straining to pass stool Feeling like still need to go after have a bowel movement . Feeling of fullness Pain or bloating in the abdomen Reduced appetite Sluggishness or lethargy Nausea , headache & malaise ( general feeling of discomfort ) may be associated with constipation .

16. In fact , constipation is more often just bothersome rather than serious . But chronic constipation can lead to some complications including ; Hemorrhoids Tears in the skin around the anus & rectal prolapse ( a condition in which part of the rectum sticks out of the anus ). Hernia Rectal bleeding Uterine prolapse

17. Primary nutrition therapy for the constipation is adequate consumption of both soluble & insoluble dietary fiber . Fiber increases colonic fecal fluid , microbial mass , stool weight & frequency and the rate of colonic transit . The recommended amount of dietary fiber is about 14g per 1000kcal . For adult women the diet should contain 25g of fiber daily & men about 38g . Fiber is the best provided in the form of whole grains , fruits , vegetables , legumes , seeds & nuts .

18. These foods are high in nutrients & healthful phytochemicals and may serve as prebiotics to maintain the desired colonic micro flora . Brans & powdered fiber supplements may be helpful in persons who cannot or will not eat sufficient amount of fibrous foods . When changes in diet & activity patterns do not improve constipation , further evaluation is warranted .

19. High fiber diet Dietary fiber refers primarly to edible plant materials not digested by the enzymes in the upper digestive tract of the humans . It generally consists of cellulose , hemicellulose , pectins , gums & lignin . The term roughage tends to refer to the end result of digestive , secretory , absorptive & fermentative processes . Fiber in the diet should be ingested in the form of foods such as fruits , vegetables , whole grains , bread & cereals, legumes , nuts & seeds . These foods are not only rich in fiber but are excellent sources of vitamin , minerals , trace elements & numerous protective phytochemicals . The high – fiber diet is most effective when consumed continuously for several months .