Constipation

11/16/2023 Constipation during pregnancy

Constipation during pregnancy is a common problem and nearly half of all pregnant women get constipated at some point. Constipation occurs when there is abdominal pain or discomfort, difficult and infrequent bowel movements, and the passage of hard stools.

11/01/2023 Constipation in older people

Constipation is a condition in which bowel movements are difficult or infrequent, have hard stools, or the feeling that the rectum is not completely empty after a bowel movement (incomplete bowel movements). This is a common condition in many age groups from children, adults, to the elderly. Constipation can be acute or chronic. Acute constipation begins suddenly and is noticeable. Chronic constipation can begin gradually and last for months or years. If constipation persists, it will affect the health and quality of life of the sufferer.

10/20/2023 What do fecal characteristics indicate about health?

Stool is made from the residue of digested foods, proteins, bacteria, salts and some substances released from the small intestine. Each person's stool has different characteristics. To evaluate whether the stool condition is normal or not, there are some general rules for easy assessment. Stool is considered normal when you can pass it once in the morning, is oblong in shape, and has a light brown color due to Bilirubin - a pigment compound formed from the breakdown of red blood cells in the body, has little odor, is easy to flush, does not stick to the toilet, does not disintegrate and is the same color as a used food.

10/09/2023 Constipation: Warning signs of many dangerous diseases

Constipation is a condition that anyone can suffer from, and affects the quality of life. It can even be dangerous for the patient if not treated properly. So, what is constipation? What are the causes and how to treat them? Let's find out through the article below.

08/26/2023 When is reasonable to take probiotics?

Our digestive tract is home to trillions of bacteria as well as fungi and viruses... They are called the gut microbiome. This microbiome is very important to our overall health. Some people call it the second brain. Just a small imbalance can cause dramatic changes in health.

07/31/2023 What should we do when the baby is constipated?

Constipation is not a disease but a common symptom in children with obvious manifestations through a decrease in the number of normal bowel movements, difficulty and pain when defecating due to solid or too large stools.

07/07/2023 4 exercise to improve conclusion

Constipation is a very common digestive tract disease and this is also a nightmare for many people. When constipated, defecation becomes more difficult than ever, there are people who sit for hours and still cannot pass stool. There are different ways to improve constipation. Regular exercise can significantly reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, including constipation.