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Constipation is the infrequent and difficult passage of stools. Although the frequency of elimination varies from person to person constipation is medically defined as fewer than 3 bowel movements per week.
- Constipation in ayurvedic view is ’vibandha’ which is mainly due to vata kara ahara and is because of apana vata dusti.It is also called as ’malabandha’ according to some acharyas
2 MAIN TYPES OF CONSTIPATION:-
- Acute constipation-involves short term bloating, discomfort and inability to evacuate the bowels
- Chronic constipation –is the inability of a person to readily evacuate the bowels for a period of months.
- Constipation if not treated can cause other digestive problems like indigestion (ajeerna), haemorrhoids (arshas) and flatulence (adhmana).
- Constipation can come as an independent problem or can be a part of many diseases like hypothyroidism, parkinsonism, hypercalcaemia, sluggish liver, inactive colon, depression, diverticulitis disease and intestinal obstruction
TREATMENT:
- Matra vasti
- Varti (suppositories) are good for adults
- -Senna powder with hot water is a good choice for purgation
- Fruits/grains are the best source of fibres.
- Adequate exercise,adequate fluid intake,and at least 30 gms of fibre in diet is recommended.
- Coffee,tea,potato,biscuits,bakery stuffs must be reduced.
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