Causes of Constipation

Are You Sick?

Fever, pain and --- constipation are among numerous symptoms of serious illnesses.

I would like to discuss from the major component of the human body, the head down to the exit of the gut. But, it is not possible to mention all the maladies that causes constipation, so I'd give a few examples as we mentally inspect each section of the body.

Difficulty in eliminating stools could be due to:

Low concentration of potassium in the blood ( hypokalemia).

Autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks body tissues. An example is scleroderma characterized by formation of scar tissues on the skin and organs.

Disease of the brain and spinal cord such as Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.

The thyroid gland below the Adam's apple not producing sufficient thyroid hormone - Hypothyroidism

Regurgitation of gastric acid that causes burning sensation in the esophagus just below the breastbone ( heartburn).

Inflammation of pouches formed on the outside of the colon ( diverticulities). Intestinal obstruction, tumor or cancer.

Inflammation of the ileum. Here, a sufferer of Crohns disease tells you what she is going through.

The muscles surrounding the anus are not able to relax during defecation ( spastic pelvic floor syndrome ).

Diverticulitis.

Colon cancer.

Endometriosis

Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Mitochondrial Disease

Diabetes

Dr. M. Sathiamurthi of new-treatment-for-diabetes-types.com answers few of my questions pertaining to this disease of high level of blood sugar, constipation and how his bioenergetic treatment can help. Here's the link to our question and answer session.

What If I'm Not Sick?

Lead Poisoning

Insufficient Liquids

Stress can be one of the most evil causes of constipation.

Long list indeed are the possibilities but generally, the symptoms below associated with constipation needs prompt attention of a doctor:

Blood in stool

Tarry stool

Mucous in stool

Unusual stool colour

Abdominal pain

vomiting

Fever

Worsening of constipation

Constipation that does not respond to remedies and treatments.

Constipation is a legitimate health concern. To date, the reason that astonishes me most is the possibility of breast cancer being caused by infrequent bowel movements.

Your digestive tract is arguably the most important system in your body from a disease prevention standpoint. It must obtain its own nutrients from the food you consume in order to process and absorb nutrition as well as excrete waste.

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