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Constipation is a common condition affecting individuals of all ages.
It occurs when bowel movements become less frequent, and stools become difficult to pass, leading to discomfort and strain during bowel movements.
Several factors can lead to constipation, such as not drinking enough water, a low-fibre diet, insufficient physical activity, medication side effects, and delayed bowel movements.
Constipation typically causes uncomfortable symptoms such as:
Simple lifestyle adjustments such as increasing water and fibre intake and regular exercise can help prevent and relieve constipation symptoms.
While over-the-counter laxatives offer temporary relief, they should be used cautiously and under professional advice.
Prescription medications offer targeted relief for individuals experiencing chronic constipation or constipation that doesn’t respond to over-the-counter treatments.
For example, Lubiprostone helps your intestines make more fluid, which makes your stool softer and easier to pass, and linaclotide does something similar by increasing fluid in your intestines and making things move faster.
Prucalopride works by helping your intestines move more, which helps prevent constipation.
Over-the-counter medications containing bisacodyl or fibre, such as constipation suppositories such as Dulcolax 10mg and Fybocalm Constipation Relief Capsules, are effective at relieving constipation symptoms by stimulating bowel movements or softening the stools.
Both these products can be purchased from our online constipation clinic.
A stimulant laxative like bisacodyl or senna tablets may be effective for quick constipation relief.
They work by stimulating the muscles in your intestines, helping to move stool through more quickly.
However, it’s important only to use these occasionally as regular use can lead to dependency, where your bowels become reliant on them to function.
Certain foods might worsen constipation by slowing digestion or reducing stool bulk.
These include dairy products, red meat, processed and fried foods, refined carbs like white bread and pastries, and alcohol.
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