General Health Information

It
isn’t like you all haven’t had some difficulty with a bowel movement
here and there. Whether its because you are taking a new medication
or just didn’t drink enough water for a couple of days, the truth is
that mild constipation
is inevitable. Having short term constipation may not be fun, but it
is at least bearable in small doses. But when severe constipation
strikes it can literally make your lives a living nightmare.

One
of the signs of severe constipation is abdominal pains - not just
when you are having a bowel movement, but also when you are not. The
abdominal pains felt during severe constipation are caused by
pressure being exerted on the abdomen
and the
pressure is created by feces that is collecting behind a blockage
-otherwise known as a fecal impaction.

By
taking some very simple precautions and using common sense, you can
avoid the pain and suffering caused by severe constipation. While you
may still find yourself suffering from the occasional short term
constipation, the health risks and pain are far less. Severe
constipation can lead to serious health problems such as polyps so be
sure to consult with a health care professional when symptoms occur.