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There are a number of different possible causes of severe constipation. Lack of fiber in the diet is the most common reason. Bear in mind that peristalsis (the muscular contractions which propel food and the residue of food through the alimentary canal) is only triggered by fiber, nothing else. There are many dietary sources of fiber, including fresh fruit and vegetables, beans, and whole wheat or bran. But some people manage to devise diets which are deficient in fiber. If all you eat is maccaroni and cheese, you are going to get into trouble. You can take Metamucil as a fiber supplement, if needed. Speaking of cheese, that is another source of constipation. Cheese is what is known as a binding agent. It tends to make the fecal matter more solid, and as a result, it may become too solid to easily move through your bowels, if your cheese consumption is excessive. Finally, there can be blockages in your bowels which prevent the normal movement of food and food residue. Bowel cancer can result in tumors which grow into the space through which food would otherwise be moving. This is the most difficult cause of constipation, since it requires very elaborate medical treatment, rather than merely a change of diet. With any luck, your problem is not that serious.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoDiverticulitis or the flu.
A low fiber diet can lead to small, hard stools which are difficult to pass. after a time contractions in the colon push the inner intestinal lining outwards through cracks in the muscle walls. The pouches or sacs that develop are called diverticula.
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∙ 11y agoOne of the first signs of ascorbic acid depletion is constipation.
How much ascorbic acid? What ever it takes.
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∙ 12y agoNot enough water and/or fiber intake in the diet.
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∙ 11y agoLots of cheese and I mean a lot of it.
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Can breastfeeding cause constipation?
NO breastfeeding will not cause constipation!
What does the laxative habit cause?
One of the most common causes of constipation is the laxative habit
Does constipation cause bad bacteriaTo cause colitis?
Constipation does not cause colitis
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does sucking on ice all day cause constipation
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Can constipation cause a fever?
Constipation can cause a fever if severe. If you have a fever and constipation, contact your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
Can constipation cause fever?
Constipation can cause a fever if severe. If you have a fever and constipation, contact your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
Does drinking caffeinated tea and diet cola cause constipation and hard stool?
tannins, found in tea, can cause constipation. caffeine is a diuretic and dehydrates you, and may also cause constipation.
Do dexamethasone cause constipation?
Yes - constipation is listed on the official literature.
Is it possible that constipation may cause hemorrhoids?
Constipation as such does not cause the haemorrhoids directly. But you strain during defecation, more so, when you have constipation. That straining increase the intra abdominal pressure. That in turn increase the pressure inside the abdominal veins. The veins become elongated and tortuous. They eventually rupture to cause the bleeding.
What causes left sided pain and constipation?
There are several things that may cause left sided pain and constipation. Some of the common causes include gynecological issues, gastrointestinal causes and much more.
Can constipation or excess gas cause pain when sitting?
Absolutely. Constipation and gas or stool with air fluid level, is one of the most common causes of abdominal pain in cases presenting to emergency rooms.
