Constipation

Name: Constipation
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When your stools (also known as faeces) do not travel through your digestive system properly, you will have constipation. The faeces spend to much time in the colon resulting in to much water being absorbed and they become hard and dry. This makes passing difficult, and at times unpleasant. It’s typically nothing to be concerned about, and it can usually be treated at home with easy dietary and lifestyle adjustments.

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Causes of constipation

Being less active, not exercising, sitting or lying down for long periods
Not having enough fluids/water in your diet
Not having enough fibre in your diet
Changing your diet
Avoiding your urge to go to the toilet
Medication side effects.

Symptoms of constipation

The following are typical symptoms:

Appetite loss
Bloating
Stomach aches
You have passed stools less than four times in the last week
Pain on passing stools as they are hard, dry and lumpy
Feel incomplete after emptying your bowels.

Treatment

Please speak to our clinician for advice and treatment. You can either choose the video or telephone consultation.

If you notice any of the symptoms below, you should see your GP as soon as possible:

Black stools
Always being tired
Fever and lower stomach aches, along with thin, or loose stools, as this could be a sign of diverticulitis or another bowel condition
Constipation after starting a new medication
Unexplained weight loss.

If you would like more information on constipation, please click the NHS link: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/constipation/

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