Constipation is a very common condition that can cause many side effects. Mild constipation for a short period of time may not cause any serious problems. However, if you have severe constipation for a longer period of time, you may get the following complications. 1. Haemorrhoids Haemorrhoids, also known as piles are dilated veins in …
Constipation is a very common problem that affects people of all ages. It is usually not a serious condition. However, some serious health issues can present as constipation. So, you need to see a doctor for constipation on the following situations. 1. When simple constipation remedies are not helping You have constipation, you tried …
Are you getting recurrent urinary tract infections? You may also be suffering from constipation at the same time. Wonder why? Constipation can cause UTI. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the common complications of severe constipation. I will explain how constipation and UTI are related. The majority of bladder infections are caused by a …
Flaxseed is a great source of fiber and it can help with your constipation. Flaxseed, also known as linseed, comes from a plant called flax (Linum usitatissimum). There are two types of flaxseeds available on the market, brown and golden flaxseeds. Flaxseed for constipation Constipation is a common bowel problem that affects people of all …
Can red meat cause constipation? The answer is yes it can. I will explain in detail and I will tell you how to eat red meat without getting constipated. Meats that look red when raw is called red meat. Beef, lamb, and pork are come under this category. Chicken is not because it doesn’t look red and it …
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Want to try apple juice to relieve your constipation? Read this before doing it. I know that constipation is an annoying problem. You need to do something to relieve it, otherwise, you will end up with complications such as hemorrhoids, anal fissure, and lower back pain. Fortunately, you have many choices. You can take a …
I am writing this article in response to a reader’s question. Question: I am a 42 year old women. I have been suffering from constipation for the last two years. I am also having high blood pressure. Can constipation cause high blood pressure? Answer: Constipation can cause various complications. The commonest complications are; haemorrhoids, anal …
I write this article in response to a reader’s question. Rather than giving a yes or no answer to that reader, I thought it was better to give a detailed answer that can help many people. Original question: I have been taking a vitamin D supplement for the last 2 months. Since then I have …
Constipation and headaches are common symptoms. I know that you experienced both. You want to know whether those two are related or not. That’s why you are here, right? I will give you the answer with a good explanation. Can constipation cause headaches? The Answer to the above questions is yes, constipation can cause headaches. The …
You have difficulty in passing stools and get pain when you strain in the toilet. Your stools are hard and pellet-like. Do you think these are symptoms of constipation? You may be right. The above symptoms suggest that you are suffering from constipation. What is constipation? Constipation is defined as having fewer than …