Constipation is a common problem. It refers to a change in bowel habit. It is usually caused by reduced movement of the colon. At times underlying diseases may cause constipation.

Symptoms

• Hard
• Infrequent bowel
• Straining at
• Incomplete bowel
• Small pellet
• Abdominal
• Fecal

Worrisome symptoms associated with constipation

• Passing blood in the stool
• Weight loss.
• Anemia
• Abdominal swelling.
• Personal / family history of colon

Treatment

• Most of patients with constipation will improve by increasing water, vegetable and fruit
• Doctors may prescribe fiber, Laxatives and other medications.
• Patient with worrisome symptoms will need to undergo colonoscopy examination.
• Any underlying diseases may require appropriate treatment.