Constipation

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What is constipation is a common question, as this condition has affected humans since ancient times.

  • The constipation meaning refers to difficulty in passing stools or having infrequent bowel movements.
  • According to the constipation definition, it is not a disease but a condition that may act as a symptom or cause of many health problems.
  • In simple terms, incomplete or no evacuation of stools can be considered constipation.
  • Constipation is as old as human being on this earth.
  • Constipation is a cause in many diseases as well as a symptom in many.
  • It is not a disease but a condition that affects human life in many ways.
  • There is no any specific definition of constipation.
  • Grossly difficulty in defecation or no defecation daily can be considered as constipation.
  • No evacuation or incomplete evacuation is constipation.
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Why one gets constipation – Causes of Constipation

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Constipation causes vary from person to person, but most are closely linked to daily habits. The common reasons for constipation often include irregular eating patterns, poor diet choices, stress, and lack of physical activity. These lifestyle causes of constipation make it a condition strongly influenced by modern routines. When such factors persist, they can slow intestinal movement and lead to difficulty in bowel evacuation.

Few causes of Constipation are as follows

  • Overeating or fasting
  • Consumption of dry food
  • Over exertion or sedentary lifestyle
  • Late night sleeping and getting up late in the morning
  • Day time sleeping
  • Holding natural urge of defecation
  • Mental stress, Anxiety and Depression
  • Food like non-veg and Maida
  • Drinking less water/ low water intake
  • Many diseases like IBS, CA rectum and Hemorrhoids.

One or multiple of the above factors makes the ficus dry or slow down the intestinal movements leading to constipation.

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Effects and Complications of Constipation

The effects of constipation can impact both digestive health and overall well-being if the condition is ignored. Common symptoms of constipation include hard stools, abdominal pain, bloating, and disturbed sleep.

When constipation becomes chronic, it may lead to serious complications of constipation such as hemorrhoids, fissures, or other rectal problems. Understanding these effects helps in recognizing the importance of timely management.

Constipation leads to following consequences

  • Hard and sticky motions.
  • Flatulence
  • Fullness of abdomen
  • Pain in abdomen
  • Excess burping
  • Insomnia or superficial sleep
  • Headache
  • Hemorrhoids, Fistula or Fissure in Ano
  • CA rectum
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Treatment Options for Constipation in Ayurveda

Constipation treatment options focus on identifying the root cause and managing symptoms effectively.

Ayurvedic treatment for constipation emphasizes natural cleansing methods such as Panchakarma therapies along with dietary and lifestyle balance. Along with these therapies, carefully selected medicines for constipation help improve bowel movements and strengthen digestion. Proper guidance from a medical expert ensures safe and long-term relief.

Ideal treatment of constipation is to rule out its cause and avoiding it.

For symptomatic relief treatment of constipation can be done with Panchakarma and medicines.

1. Panchakarma Therapies for Constipation

  • Anuvasana Basti – The oil enema found effective to give softness to the stool and lubrication of guts.
  • Niruha Basti – Enema with decoction like Triphala decoction helps to clean the bowels completely.
  • Virechana – Usually mild laxatives is preferred over strong purgatives. The process of Virechana includes consumption of medicated ghee. This ghee consumption helps to soften the guts.

1. Medicines for constipation

  • Selection of medicine for constipation is a skillful job.

  • Depending on the prakruti of patient, number of motions per day, consistency of the stool, allied complaints and digestive fire of patient, medicines can be opted from a wide range.

  • Castor oil, Aaragwada, Haritaki, Gandharva Haritaki and Triphala are some of the common medicines available over the counter.

  • It is always better to start medicines with medical experts’ advice.

General FAQ’s

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In the cases of constipation self-medication many a times develops dependency on the medicines. People develops a typical mind set up that they cannot evacuate naturally without medicines. Ideally finding out cause of constipation is the most important part of treatment. Once become aware of the cause, avoiding it solves the problem permanently. Failing in cause elimination, takes patients to dependency on laxatives. You can consult an Ayurveda doctor for understanding cause of constipation.

• Adopt active lifestyle
• Drink plenty of water
• Take complete sleep
• Follow scientific diet plan
• Avoid stresses physical and mental
• Be more on vegetarian side
• Develop regular bowel habbit .

• Pawanmuktasana
• Paschimottanasana
• Vakrasana
• Ardhamatsyendrasana
• Kapalbhati
• Nadishuddhi Pranayama
• Agnisar
• Uddiyana Bandha
• Nauli

Not always but it is observed that many patients of colon cancer have history of constipation. Other than cancer, piles, fissure and fistula are the common diseases out of longterm constipation.

Few food items which help to release constipation are fruits, leafy vegetables, jawar, Bajara, Ragi, black raisins, milk and cow ghee.

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Here’s what our patients have to say about their transformative experiences with Sugamya Ayurveda

Deepak Mishra
Deepak Mishra Mumbai
I was having piles and the reason behind piles was constipation. Dr Sandip understood the cause and given me diet along with a few medicines from Ayurveda. Now I am good without medicines too. Following his advice in diet and exercise. Thank you, doc.
Yash
YashLondon
Effective Treatment for PCOD and Yoga Guidance
"Thanks to Dr. Manjiri at Sugamya Ayurveda, I finally found relief from my long-standing PCOD issues. She listened to my concerns attentively and prescribed Ayurvedic medicines along with yoga exercises. Following her advice has helped me immensely, and my symptoms are now completely resolved. Yoga is now a part of my daily routine to maintain my health and balance."
Ananya S
Ananya SBengaluru
Effective Treatment for PCOD and Yoga Guidance
“The doctors at Sugamya Ayurveda have been amazing in helping me with my gastric problems. They gave me a comprehensive and thoughtful diet plan, which has greatly alleviated my discomfort. Their approach to patient care is both professional and caring, and I'm now living without the constant worry of gastric issues.”
Anand
AnandNew Jersey
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“As a family living in New Jersey, I was thrilled to discover how easy it was to access Ayurveda treatments through the Sugamya Ayurveda app. Dr. Sandip helped us adopt a healthy lifestyle, and the support staff has been incredibly polite and attentive. We received the prescribed medicines at our doorsteps with surprisingly good packaging and high in quality. It’s been a seamless and uplifting experience for our family!"
Mr. & Mrs. Patel
Mr. & Mrs. PatelDubai
Million thanks to Dr Sandip & Sugamya Ayurveda!
"After struggling with infertility for ten years and dealing with my wife’s acidity problems, we were feeling very stressed. However, Sugamya Ayurveda's approach was a game-changer. Not only did the doctor offer us hope, but after just three months of treatment, we were thrilled to discover that we were expecting! We are beyond thankful for the positivity, guidance, and Ayurvedic treatment we received. A huge thank you to Sugamya Ayurveda from Dubai!"
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