Theoretically, constipation can be caused by the slow passage of digesting food through any part of the intestine. More than 95% of the time, however, the slowing occurs in the colon.
Medications
A frequently over-looked cause of constipation is medications. The most common offending medications include:
Narcotic pain medications such as codeine (for example, Tylenol #3), oxycodone [...]
Natural cures for constipation require a combination of lifestyle and dietary changes. Unlike medicinal and other treatment methods, natural cures are simple and easy to practice, and also have less negative side effects. Often these natural cures enable one to completely eliminate infrequent and mild constipation.
Dietary changes include consuming fibers which are present in raw [...]
What can be the best cure for constipation? Is there really any proven and best cure for constipation? There are various cures for constipation and all have their own advantages and disadvantages.
The most important thing while treating constipation is your diet. Your diet should contain enough fiber and not too many processed foods. Usually, fibers-less [...]
Concerning Infant Constipation, while all agree that hard, dry and painful stools are the symptoms of Constipation, the frequency of bowel movements is controversial amongst pediatricians. Normally a newborn infant does it quite frequently, eight to ten times a day for about four weeks until the frequency drops to about one to two times per [...]
Like us humans, our canine companions can also suffer from bouts of constipation. If you notice your dog is straining or there are prolonged periods where the dog is not having any bowel movements, chances are he’s constipated. Diet and lack of exercise are the usual culprits. In any case, there are some things you [...]