The Importance Of Identifying The Causes Of Your Constipation
The consequences of constipation
are relatively minor and can be easily corrected when the cause is one
of the following: traveling, sudden change in diet, dehydration,
reaction to new medication, or missing or withholding a bowel movement.
But, chronic constipation can be due to a blockage or more severe
medical problem and require immediate attention. If left untreated,
constipation may lead to septicemia and even death.
In order to best prevent or treat constipation, it is vitally
important to determine whether or not the constipation is temporary or
chronic. All of the reasons listed above are common causes of temporary
constipation and should not be cause for great alarm. In most cases, a
simple laxative will stimulate the bowels and help pass stool. Once the
cause of the temporary constipation is addressed, the problem should be
alleviated. However, when constipation is chronic or frequently occurs,
more often than not, it is actually your diet causing the constipation.
