What is constipation? Am I constipated?

Do It Yourself Constipation Remedies at Home

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 02:17:00 EDT

Natural home constipation remedies. Take a look on some basic constipation remedies that can be done straight from your kitchen, or your herbal garden!

Instestinal parasites in the gastrointestinal tract, digestive system.

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:08:00 EDT

The typical human lifestyle makes the gastrointestinal tract increasingly susceptible to not just increased populations of microorganisms, but also with parasites. Instestinal parasites in the gastrointestinal tract, digestive system.

Everything about colon and colon health. Natural constipation remedies and advices.

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:07:00 EDT

Useful articles about the colon related to constipation and other gastointestinal topics. Everything about colon and colon health. Natural constipation remedies and advices.

Natural constipation remedies. Everything about constipation!

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:09:00 EDT

Do not be mistaken by separating constipation from the hardness of the fecal matter along with it, and the difficulty encountered during the defecation process. Natural constipation remedies. Everything about constipation!

Stomachache: Why?

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:04:00 EDT

It can be steady, it can be radiating. It can be simply indescribable. Stomachaches can be caused by a lot of things: a bacterial or viral infection, a mechanical obstruction, abnormalities in the abdominal wall or blood flow, as well as possible inflammation of a viscus such as in the case of appendicitis. As you can see, it can be simple, it can be complex! So before dealing with it, get to know it better!

A must-read on laxatives: Beneficial or disadvantageous? Bulk-forming laxatives, stool surfactant agents

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:03:00 EDT

The word constipation is inevitably linked to the word �laxative�. Laxatives are formulated as quick remedies for constipation. Most of these eventually come up on a person�s desk even without a prescription. Contrary to popular belief, laxatives should be used only when someone fails to respond to the natural ways used to treat constipation. There are many types of laxatives which differ in their type of action. Regardless however, laxatives, when abused, can be bad news.

Human digestive system. How it works?

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:02:00 EDT

How well do you know your digestive system? The human digestive system is a tremendous machinery that works best under when taken care of. In it occurs the mechanical breakdown of food from large bits to microscopic compounds that account for your ability to perform daily functions. The overall food breakdown process can be divided into ingestion, digestion, absorption, and defecation. A close examination on these processes can help you understand better how your gastrointestinal tract works.

Peptic ulcer disease: Gastric ulcers

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:02:00 EDT

�Ulcer� is a much abused term. Sometimes a simple hyperacidity can actually be peptic ulcer. Both are quite similar since they present with agonizing abdominal pain, but beware! Peptic ulcer disease needs immediate medical attention. Peptic ulcer disease is caused mainly by Helicobacter pylori infection, and by excessive intake of anti-inflammatory drugs. Both result to compromise in the gastric and intestinal mucosa, hence the appearance of peptic ulcer disease. Gastric ulcers

Peptic ulcer disease: Duodenal ulcers

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:01:00 EDT

Constipation and Enteric or typhoid fever

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 18:00:00 EDT

And all the while you thought all you had was a simple bacterial infection! Beware. Salmonella is a virulent organism that can precipitate symptoms within a day to one or two weeks. One of the clinical syndromes it is responsible of is enteric fever, which is common among developing countries. It is responsible for deaths up to 2% in several cases. Why should we maintain a good lookout against Salmonella? Read further!

Constipation interventions vs prevention

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 18:59:00 EDT

Our problem? We take prevention for granted. Prevention is always better than getting the best and most expensive cures. Regardless of how advanced medicine is today, we ought to realize that prevention always outweighs risking yourself. Remember, not all diseases present early signs and symptoms. It may be too late before constipation sets in. Thus, a simple balanced meal may go a long way, rather than relying much on laxatives for the ultimate rescue.

Genetically modified foods and food allergies, antibiotic resistance in the gut

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 18:50:00 EDT

Familiar with the GMOs? They are amazingly everywhere. Come to think of it: have you paused for a while lately and asked yourself if what you are eating are NATURAL vegetables? According to some studies, increased blood concentrations of toxins were identified with ingestion of GMOs. This is just one of the many concerns against these artificial foodstuffs. You might one to consider reweighing your options now. Food allergies, antibiotic resistance in the gut.

Genetically modified foods and the gastrointestinal tract - Increased blood levels of toxins, Nutrients

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 18:52:00 EDT
Familiar with the GMOs? They are amazingly everywhere. Come to think of it: have you paused for a while lately and asked yourself if what you are eating are NATURAL vegetables? According to some studies, increased blood concentrations of toxins were identified with ingestion of GMOs. This is just one of the many concerns against these artificial foodstuffs. You might one to consider reweighing your options now. Increased blood levels of toxins, Nutrients.

Giardiasis - Parasitic infestations in the gastrointestinal tract

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 18:48:00 EDT
Sometimes, we just love to eat. Regardless of how it is prepared, especially when we are so starved, we eat just about anything. That is what makes the gastrointestinal tract is a highly susceptible area for microorganisms and parasites in any form. Protozoan infections are not an exception. Chagas� disease and giardiasis are among the many protozoan infections that may be present in the digestive tract.

Chaga's disease - Parasitic infestations in the gastrointestinal tract.

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 18:47:00 EDT
Sometimes, we just love to eat. Regardless of how it is prepared, especially when we are so starved, we eat just about anything. That is what makes the gastrointestinal tract is a highly susceptible area for microorganisms and parasites in any form. Protozoan infections are not an exception. Chagas� disease and giardiasis are among the many protozoan infections that may be present in the digestive tract.

Parasite infestation - Ascariasis

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 18:46:00 EDT
Can you remember a worm-free childhood? The worm A. lumbricoides lays highly durable eggs that can withstand intense temperatures, which accounts for its high incidence among children. Migration of the worms within the body is what causes symptoms, and these should not be taken for granted. Migration can lead into obstruction, which can complicate into ischemia or less oxygenation of tissues.

Parasite infestation - Noninvasive tapeworms

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 18:46:00 EDT
You might need to get out from a comfort zone. Reality check: do you know why adults should have antihelminthic treatment every now and then? Introducing: the beef tapeworm (Taenia saginata), the pork tapeworm (Taenia solium), the fish tapeworm (Diphyllobothrium latum), and the dwarf tapeworm (Hymenolepsis nana). Although considered noninvasive, a significant population of these parasites can still cause obstruction in the gastrointestinal tract. Get to know this parasites better, and keep them out of reach!

Parasite infestation - Echinococcocis

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 18:45:00 EDT
Is your dog safe? Alarming news: canines can serve as vectors for disease. Tapeworms that most canines have can infect humans, and can do so through simple ingestion of tapeworm eggs. Following ingestion, the parasite then transforms its victim into an intermediate host, encysting at areas such as the liver and lungs. If left untreated, the organs where encystment occurred will eventually fail. So, start living safe now. Make your dog as healthy as he could be.

Parasite infestation - Cysticercosis

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 18:44:00 EDT
Some pictures with worm-infested brains are actually real! Ingestion of human feces contaminated with tapeworm cysts is one of the points of entry of these parasites into the human body. However, some worms could not bear staying on one place alone � migration is just simply inevitable. As a result, some of these migrate into the brain, hence the term cysticercosis. This could result to neurological symptoms such as seizures and even psychiatric disease.

Depression, stress and constipation: How are they related?

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:38:00 EDT
Often we forget the huge effect of our mind on our body. Sometimes, even though we do not actually have the disease, we show symptoms relating to it all because we believe we do. However, in the case for constipation, the mind can have a huge influence, but in another way. Depression, for one, can highly induce constipation. How? Then read on.

The mechanism of defecation. How defecation really works?

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:38:00 EDT
How do we get these wastes out? Have you ever wondered why we suddenly feel like defecating? To start with, defecation is an organized event mediated by neural influences. Do you know that rectal pressures dictate whether you get to have feces in your underwear or not? A rise to 18 mmHg in the rectal pressure is what initiates the urge to defecate; when the pressure settles at 55 mmHg, an automatic expulsion of fecal matter occurs. How? Read on!

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:37:00 EDT
The irritable bowel syndrome is a very common condition but it is among the least understood. Although constipation does not singly characterize the disease, it is part of its most common presenting pattern � constipation alternating with diarrhea. Patients with the irritable bowel syndrome typically feel very uncomfortable especially when symptoms include dyspepsia, vomiting, heartburn and nausea. Do these symptoms sound familiar to you?

Crohn�s disease

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:36:00 EDT
Never take constipation lightly. Have you heard of inflammatory bowel disease? It is one of the many conditions that could highly predispose to colon cancer. Inflammatory bowel disease is either of two conditions: ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. In this disease, your own body becomes your own enemy. So how does it evolve into one? Due to its chronic nature, Crohn�s disease is most prone to result to complications.

Ulcerative colitis

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:34:00 EDT
Never take constipation lightly. Have you heard of inflammatory bowel disease? It is one of the many conditions that could highly predispose to colon cancer. Inflammatory bowel disease is either of two conditions: ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. In this disease, your own body becomes your own enemy. So how does it evolve into one? Ulcerative colitis should not be taken lightly, it can lead to neural damage and may even cause the colon to excessively swell and become gangrenous (megacolon).

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:33:00 EDT
Never take constipation lightly. Have you heard of inflammatory bowel disease? It is one of the many conditions that could highly predispose to colon cancer. Inflammatory bowel disease is either of two conditions: ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. In this disease, your own body becomes your own enemy. So how does it evolve into one? Read on Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

A hemorrhoid

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:31:00 EDT
A hemorrhoid is actually a network of blood vessels that has the purpose of normalizing blood flow. But do you know that our lifestyle could result to damage to these �network�?

What is diverticulitis (also designated as diverticular disease)?

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:31:00 EDT
Have you ever pictured out what happens when your colon takes on a weird shape? If that occurs, then everything that passes through your colon becomes caught up in some kind of �traffic�. That is what happens in diverticulitis � an abnormality involving the length of the colon. Diverticulitis occurs when the diverticulum becomes inflamed. Prolonged inflammation can result to perforation or bleeding. So, are you constipated? Then you might need to know this condition which may account for your constipation.

What causes colon cancer? Colon cancer prevention.

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:29:00 EDT
Cancer is always bad news. Which is why, constipation should always involve ruling out the possibility of colon cancer, currently the second leading cause of mortality due to malignancy in many countries. Constipated? Then assess yourself for these risk factors: older age, presence of a family history of cancer, a history of inflammatory bowel disease of which colon cancer is one complication, an unhealthy diet composed mainly of fats, and race.

Acute paralytic ileus and its clinical implications.

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:25:00 EDT
Do you know what it means to be paralyzed? Picture it out, then picture it again this time involving your colon. Now you have an idea what acute paralytic ileus is supposed to mean. In this condition, it is the nerves that have the biggest problem. And if you have constipation, then you might need to rule it out! Why? Find out!

Drugs, medications that may cause constipation

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:25:00 EDT
Are you too dependent on drugs for cases such as a harmless headache? Ooops. Among the many causes of constipation, drugs are the most prominent. Changes in bowel movements are among the most frequent side effects of drugs, particularly those which have an inhibitory effect on nervous impulses. Remember that your defecation process is because of nervous impulses. Do you have an idea which drug is which? Find out.

Is there a link between genetics and constipation?

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:24:00 EDT
Genetics accounts for the way our body processes go, the details of our face, our cheekbones, our skin, our legs � everything we have in our body! Hence, genetics will also dictate which diseases are we most likely to have, and at what time in our lives are we most likely to have it. Despite its major difference in size! So how will it influence constipation?

Constipation remedies and colon cleanse

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:23:00 EDT
Do you know that colon cleansing was practiced since then by the Greeks and Romans? Even in the ancient times, constipation has already been regarded a considerable amount of concern, thus, the concept of colon cleansing was formulated. Colon cleansing, in the name itself, has the objective of cleaning the bowel from toxins that could cause unfavorable consequences. But then, although colon cleansing is aimed for the greater good, a couple of disadvantages can come along with it. So, what is colon cleansing really about?

Constipation in infants and children

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:22:00 EDT
Have you ever heard your child complain of constipation? No. Most children are too busy playing and they hardly notice whether they have already taken a trip to the toilet or not! Therefore all parents, take heed! Constipation in children should never be taken lightly. This might be secondary to traumatic experiences involving the bathroom, or it may be due to conditions that require immediate medical intervention such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, and deficiencies in calcium and potassium.

Dehydration and constipation

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:20:00 EDT
Do you know that our bodies are 90% water? Thus, our bodies are also capable of either losing or retaining water, to keep our internal temperature within the normal range. Excessive water loss which may lead to dehydration can also result to constipation. The bulk of our stools is made up of water, thus, losing an immense amount of this could result to drastic changes. Is your body water level adequate?

Constipation and nutrition. Foods that can prevent constipation.

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:16:00 EDT
Are you eating the right foods and involved in the right diet? Constipation can be merely a break in the balance of foods which can cause it, and foods that can prevent it. The typical American diet nowadays can highly induce constipation, and fatty food is one of the major culprits. So what are the foods you should avoid and what should you invest more on? Constipation and nutrition. Foods that can prevent constipation.

Constipation and nutrition. Foods that cause constipation

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:16:00 EDT
Are you eating the right foods and involved in the right diet? Constipation can be merely a break in the balance of foods which can cause it, and foods that can prevent it. The typical diet nowadays can highly induce constipation, and fatty food is one of the major culprits. So what are the foods you should avoid and what should you invest more on? Foods that cause constipation.

What causes constipation?

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 14:28:00 EDT
Defining constipation is simply one of the hardest things to do. Constipation is usually referred to as abnormally prolonged retention of fecal matter. Note, it is not a disease; it is a symptom. It can be caused by decreased fluid intake and low levels of fiber in the diet. Sedentary lifestyle and lack of physical activity can also be a culprit for constipation. Need help with constipation problems? Then you are at the right page!

What is constipation? Am I constipated?

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 14:28:00 EDT
Constipation is a big thing among many other big things. Confusing? To put it simply, YES! It is not a simple absence of defecation for a period of time. It can mean a decrease in the frequency of defecation, a great effort in straining, or a simple feeling of satiety that can result to being less likely to defecate. If you have problems on constipation, then let us help you in dealing with it.

Diagnosing constipation. Am I constipated?

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 14:27:00 EDT
If you think you have constipation, then you might consider taking a trip to your doctor. Constipation cannot just be concluded by anyone, it requires a thorough history and physical examination. Since constipation can be a rather relative term, it should be scaled using parameters that are uniform and objective. Constipation is not just about frequency of defecating, it should also consider the consistency and effort required to get those stools out.