Water And Constipation
Constipation is a
gastro-intestinal symptom that occurs when bowel movements are less frequent
due a harder stool which is more difficult to pass.
Most people at
some point in their lives will experience constipation.
In most cases,
constipation is only temporary and not serious. Understanding its causes,
prevention, and treatment will help most people find relief.
There are two
types of constipation, with one being more severe than the other.
Slow
transit constipation is the most common form. Lack of
fiber and inadequate water in the diet are common causes of slow transit
constipation.
One of the major
symptoms of this type is dehydration.
The other method, outlet delay, has to do more with loss
of function in the pelvic area, and occurs more often in senior citizens.
How do we get
constipated?
Well,
food flows through the small intestine as a liquid mixture of digestive juices
and the food you eat.
By the time it
reaches the large intestine, all the nutrients have been absorbed.
The large
intestine has one main function: to absorb
water from the waste liquid, and turn it into a waste solid, known as the stool.
The hard and dry
stools of constipation occur when the colon absorbs too much water, or if the
colon's muscle contractions are too slow or sluggish, which results in the
stool moving through the colon at too slow a pace.
These hard, dry
stools are difficult to pass, as they cause strain.
The reason they
are difficult to pass is that the hard, dry stool actually sticks to the dry wall
of the colon and requires that the colon develop high-pressure waves to be
moved.
Since the body
needs help to remove the stool, strain is then placed on the abdominal muscles
to contribute the necessary force to push out the stool.
This straining can
have negative effects to the body, such as the development of hernias, varicose veins, hiatus
hernia (upward pressure forcing the stomach into the chest), diverticulitis and diverticulosis (weakening and infection of the colon wall), hemorrhoids, anal fissures and fistulae.
Colorectal
cancers may also be more common in patients with
lifelong habit constipation.
Doesn't sound
pretty does it?
There
are ways to prevent this. Liquids, like water and juice, add fluid to the colon
and bulk to stools, making bowel movements softer and easier to pass.
Because the colon
needs water to do its job, dehydration can be a major cause of constipation.
Since many constipation sufferers are
dehydrated, a major way of preventing this uncomfortable disorder is to drink an extra two to four glasses of water per
day.
That is on top of the recommended 8-10
glasses.
Along with that, alcoholic and caffeinated beverages should be avoided.
However, water may not be able to do it
totally alone. Fluids will not promote normal bowel function on their own, as
the small intestine can also absorb of this fluid.
It is best to combine a high fluid intake with a high dietary fiber, otherwise, people
will just urinate more.
Constipation could also be caused by
other disorders, which also stem from dehydration, such as uremia, a kidney disorder.
Chronic constipation can also lead to
more severe gastro-intestinal disorders if left untreated, such as colorectal
cancer, as noted above.
Natural remedies to ease constipation
1.
Apples – They are high in
fiber and full of vitamins. As the apple fiber travels through your G.I tract,
it combines with water to form larger, softer stools that pass easily through
your bowels. Pears have the same effect, in case you prefer their taste.
2.
Grapes – A very powerful
and proven constipation treatment. They contain cellulose, sugar, and organic
acid which make them a natural laxative.
3.
Lemon – Squeeze lemon
juice in a glass of warm water and drink first thing in the morning to
stimulate bowel movements.
4.
Spinach – Raw spinach cleans,
reconstructs and regenerates your intestinal tract. Spinach is the most
important food for
the digestive tract.
The importance of fiber cannot be
stressed enough when suffering from constipation.
Fibers are divided into water soluble and insoluble fibers.
Both these types help in digestion,
with soluble fibers slowing down
digestion to aid the absorption of nutrients from food.
Insoluble fiber provides bulk to waste products,
helping it move quickly and easily through the colon.
Staying hydrated and eating healthily
are the two key factors in boosting your digestive system.
Your digestive system is the best way
to eliminate toxins from our body.
Start by making the changes today to
drink more water, eat more fiber, and improve your life!
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