How to cure constipation at home

What is constipation?

In simple words, constipation can be defined as the condition of improper defecation (the process of passing fecal material). The person has either painful defecation or no defecation, which is panic situation for human beings. Proper constipation treatment is required to get rid of this panic situation.

Symptoms of constipation

Proper constipation treatment can only be done, if you detect it on time. Here, we tell you possible symptoms of constipation that will help you identify it. Listed below are the symptoms of constipation:

• You will have feelings to pass stool but there is no bowel movement


• Stool is too hard to pass


• Passing stool is too painful


• Bowel movements are infrequent


• You feel to pass stool even if you had


• Quantity of stool is too less causing feelings to do it again after short intervals

These are the symptoms of constipation, so if you are noticing any of these, then you are suggested to consider the home remedies for constipation that we are going to list here in the article. However, before that let us see the causes of constipation.

Reasons of constipation

Reasons of constipation are divided into several categories that are listed below:

• Diet: One of the most common causes of constipation is improper diet. When liquid intake, fiber intake is reduced and dieting is increased then it results into constipation.


• Medication: Constipation can be the result of prolonged medication, as the side effect of some medicines. Antidepressants, antihistamines, antispasmodics, anticonvulsants, and similar medicines may cause constipation.


• Metabolic disorder: Improper metabolism may also leads into constipation. Metabolic disorders like  hypercalcemia, hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, cystic fibrosis, celiac disease, etc. are common factor behind constipation.


• Structural abnormalities: Issues like colon cancer, anal fissures, etc. may also cause constipation.


• Psychological: Few people often hold or try to hold stool for a long time. Doing this practice for a long time may cause constipation. 

How to cure constipation at home?

Today, almost every person who is suffering from constipation wants to treat it at home. Therefore, here in this article we tell you home remedies for constipation:

• Milk: It is the best treatment for constipation. What you have to do is drink a glass of warm milk every night before going to bed. Do this for few days to see the result. You can also take warm milk in the breakfast for fast result.


• Water: Constipation is directly related to metabolism. Insufficient metabolism leads to constipation. And we all know that water plays an important in improving metabolism, so drink at least 8 glass of water every day (for adults). Apart from this, drink one liter of fresh water early morning before going to the bathroom for defecation and walk few minutes.


• Fruits: Reduction of fibers in our body is the another reason behind constipation, so we should look after increasing the fiber content in our body. And we all know fruits are the best way to increase fiber in the body. If required, you should go for fruit therapy i.e. consuming only fruits. You can also add milk in your diet.


• Water + Lemon Juice + honey: Another best constipation treatment is the mixture of water + lemon juice + honey. Early morning warm half liter of water, add a tea spoon of lemon juice, and a tea spoon of honey in it. Drink the mixture before going to the washroom for defecation.


• Psyllium husk (Sat Isbgol): Add a spoon or two in a glass of hot milk and drink it before going to the bed. This has been proven a good constipation treatment.  


• Brisk Walk and exercise: If you are suffering from constipation for a long time, then you are suggested to go for a brisk walk early morning and evening. You should also do some light exercises that will help your body organs work properly.

How to prevent constipation?

Prevention is always better than cure; therefore, we are going to tell you how to prevent constipation. Listed below are some tips that will help you prevent constipation:

• Drink as much water as possible. Minimum amount is 8 glass per day.


• Drink warm milk every day.


• Drink one liter of water early morning before going to pass stool.


• Stop taking junk food.


• Stop consuming oily food.


• Never hold stool, as it can make bowel movements improper causing constipation.
• Increase intake of fruits and fruit juices.


• Do exercises daily.

Hope the article about how to cure constipation at home will be helpful for you. If the tips given above do not work then immediately consult a doctor.  

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