Constipation is a very common problem, which every person faces at some time or the other. This is a problem of the digestive system, in which the person either stops passing stools or has hard stools, which cannot come out easily. Apart from this, there are many other problems when constipation occurs, such as stomach pain or flatulence etc. Constipation can be caused by many reasons, such as eating and drinking, lifestyle habits, medicines and diseases.
Constipation occurs when our intestines absorb more water than needed from the food. Due to this, the stool starts drying and cannot move forward, due to which we stop having stools or have very hard stools. Constipation is a short-term problem, which is usually cured by some home remedies or lifestyle changes. However, this can have a bad effect on your life, because you continue to feel discomfort until the stool comes out. This article explains what to do and what not to do when constipation occurs and when to go to the doctor for constipation.
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