Constipation is a symptom rather than a disease. It is defined as difficulty in passing a bowels often characterized by fewer than three bowel movements per week, hard or dry stool or a sensation of incomplete evacuation.
There are many causes of constipation including lifestyle factors, medications and medical conditions. Inadequate fibre intake, inadequate fluid intake and/or overuse of caffeine/alcohol, medication, systemic endocrine or neurologic diseases and psychological issues.. Constipation symptoms include dry, hard, and lumpy stools, painful defecation and feelings of bloating and nausea. Evaluating the root cause of constipation is essential to provide effective treatment.
If you are sick and tired of chronic constipation and making lifestyle adjustments isn’t helping, you can turn to Ayurvedic treatment. Ayurvedic treatment involves herbal formulations that induce bowel movements and restore your digestive system. These remedies treat the problem at the source to facilitate bowel movements naturally. Ayurvedic therapies recommended are
- Virechana
- Vasti (Kashaya/Sneha) – medicated enema
