Constipation
March 11th, 2009
Constipation is a disorder of digestive system and of the bowel movement. This happens when the colon absorbs a lot of water from the food, making it hard and difficult to expel out of the body. Defecation is sometimes very painful because of the bowel obstruction. It can be caused by dehydration, insufficient intake of fiber, medication with iron, aluminum and calcium, lead poisoning, under activity of thyroid gland and smoking. In cases where this disorder is not chronic, it can be treated with intake of a lot of water and dietary fiber. In rest of the cases medication with a lot dietary fiber is suggested like vegetable, fruits and whole grains.