What is Constipation?
It is when you have problems emptying the stomach with difficult or unusual expulsion of stool or feces. These can be hard, which makes it difficult to expel and have to make much effort to expel them.
The normal frequency varies from person to person. A normal range is three times a day to three times a week. Constipation may also be considered when a person moves from a higher to a smaller frequency.
What causes constipation?
Several causes can be:
* Not drinking enough fluids.
* Physical inactivity. Staying in bed.
* Not eating enough fiber.
* The consumption of certain drugs.
* Do not go to the bathroom when you feel like.
* The use of laxatives.
Constipation is very common during pregnancy, elderly, when changes in customs (travel, meals, schedules, etc) And in situations of fatigue, nervousness or little physical activity.