constipation problem effect your health know symptoms causes and diagnosis from expert mkh

Dr. Sukrit Sood Gastroenterologist, Medanta, Gurugram

Dr. Saurabh Argal Gastroenterologist, Kokilaben Hospital, Indore

The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders celebrates the month of December as Constipation Awareness Month. Experts believe that constipation is not a disease, but it causes many problems. According to the World Health Organization, about 20 to 30 percent of the adult population in India is suffering from constipation. Experts are telling about this.

Giving preference to foods made from flour instead of whole grains in food. Not giving importance to physical labor and exercise in lifestyle and consuming junk foods and greasy foods in the diet. Not drinking enough water. Consuming less or not consuming fiber rich diet (such as fruits, green vegetables and beans etc.). Not eating at a fixed time or consuming food late at night. The problem of constipation occurs due to reasons like sleeping immediately after eating at night. People who are often stressed or anxious also become victims of constipation, because the hormones released in stressful situations adversely affect the intestinal movement. With increasing age, especially in the elderly, intestinal movement naturally reduces. This is the reason why more than 60 percent of people above 60 years of age across the world are victims of constipation.