Posts Tagged: Constipation

I have been abusing laxatives for years, and now my colon doesn’t seem to work without them. Any advice?

Hi, I know this may sound gross, but I have been constipated for 2-3 weeks without bowel movement, so I went to see the doctor 2 days ago. the doctor prescribed me with lactulose to soften my stool, and also the laxative bisacodyl that I am required to take every night. The next day, I [...]

It may seem silly to call the rise in gastrointestinal diseases caused by our affluent society an epidemic. Still, it can’t be denied that the human suffering, the work days missed and the health care expenses have many in our modern society yearning for the good old days.

Constipation or irregularity, is a condition of the digestive system where a person (or animal) experiences hard feces that are difficult to eliminate; it may be extremely painful, and in severe cases (fecal impaction) lead to symptoms of bowel obstruction. It can also be referred as irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; [...]

Just as there are foods out there that can lower your chances of constipation, there are also foods that can increase your chances. Among the prime suspects is beef. Meats such as beef, pork and lamb do not fare very well in the human digestive system. Dairy products and wheat can also cause constipation. Individuals [...]