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Best Health Care – Rock Bottom – About the Pain of Constipation
Best Health Care – Rock Bottom – About the Pain of Constipation
By Oey Piu Hian
Constipation is the delayed or abnormal transportation of faeces to the rectum. It is a common bowel problem that occurs when faeces are hard and difficult to pass or are passed less than three times a week. While women and young boys get it most often, many people suffer from constipation at different stages of their lives.
There may be complex physiological causes involved, or it could be a side effect of medications. But the usual suspects are inappropriate diet, misused muscles and consequent wear and tear. Most people defecate as a result of peristalsis, the wavelike muscle contractions that move bowel contents through the colon. The diaphragm, abdominal and pelvic floor muscles then work together to allow effective emptying. If the urge has been consistently ignored, defecation may not be as efficient. In time, the normal emptying reflexes become weaker until the rectum stops responding.
November 1, 2009 No Comments
