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The remedy for constipation is found in many women’s beauticians. Why? Well, 20-30% of the general population suffers from constipation, but this ailment is much more common in women, it occurs in every 2nd woman and every 4th man. Infants also suffer from constipation. You can become addicted to laxatives.
Remedy for constipation – before reaching for preparations from the pharmacy
Constipation is a common problem due to a sedentary lifestyle, lack of physical activity and poor diet. Minor adjustments made each day can make constipation go away. Products that negatively affect the functioning of the intestines are: potatoes, white rice, pasta, white bread, cooked vegetables. After eating meals with these products, bloating, gas, a feeling of fullness in the abdomen appear, and the bowel function slows down.
The diet should include: fruit purees, raw vegetables, dark bread, apple juices, carrots, prunes, olive oil. Sometimes coffee is a natural laxative. In addition to healthy, easily digestible meals, it is worth drinking still water, spring water. Sometimes constipation occurs precisely because there is not enough water. Water loosens the texture of the stool, making it easier to pass it.
Try the Eco Tea recommended for constipation, which consists of herbs with relaxing and laxative properties. We also recommend Dicopeg Liquid, available in sachets.
Herbal teas also work well for constipation and flatulence, such as Lime Mint Bio Yogi Tea – lime tea with mint, which can be purchased at a promotional price on Medonet Market. To regulate the digestive system, also order Harmonix 500 ml. This 100 percent. a natural supplement is a wealth of herbal extracts that not only have a beneficial effect on the intestinal functions, but also reduce nervous tension and help fight insomnia.
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Infant constipation drug
Constipation is very rare in breastfed infants. Babies fed with mother’s milk can have a bowel movement even once a week, because mother’s milk is so easily digestible, perfect, and best for babies to the extent that it can be completely digested. Lack of stool is not constipation.
In addition, in children under six months dyschezia appears, which manifests itself in crying, muscle tightening, even facial redness, straining to excrete, and the stool is soft, the infant has no other health symptoms. These are the difficulties that the child will outgrow. This problem may arise only when introducing solid meals to the diet. In children under 6 months of age, constipation is defined as long crying and difficulty in pooping, lack of appetite, and a hard and swollen tummy.
In children over 6 months of age, constipation is diagnosed when the child has a bowel movement less than twice a week, stops making a poop, feels pain while doing it. The stool is dense, hard. The baby is crying because of abdominal pain, has gas, is anxious, has lost his appetite. Medications for constipation in infants are, for example, rectal medications such as suppositories or oral medications in the form of a syrup. Glycerin suppositories are safe and effective and can be obtained without a prescription.
Drug for constipation – risk of addiction
The use of certain medications also affects the frequency of constipation. Problems with the digestive system may appear after iron and calcium preparations, after anesthetics and painkillers, after antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and anti-Parkinson’s drugs.
A good solution to help fight constipation are natural remedies that accelerate the work of the intestines, including: raisins, prunes, dates, figs, flax seeds, sunflower seeds. They help, but if you use them for a long time, it makes it difficult to absorb vitamins and minerals. We also recommend Bioherba Safflower Oil, which effectively supports the fight against constipation and regulates the defecation cycle.
Drugs for constipation are available in various forms: sachets, tablets, syrups and suppositories, they work quickly and bring the expected effect, but when used in the long run, they contribute to the fact that the body requires such support.
Overuse of constipation pills can have the opposite effect: diarrhea, an allergic reaction and even colitis. Drug dependence for constipation occurs in women who, after consuming a normal or larger meal, take a laxative for fear of being overweight.
Regular use of substances that facilitate defecation leads to the loss of the ability to defecate on its own, the body requires help in increasing doses. Advertisements for pharmaceuticals favor the treatment of drugs for constipation as safe, unfortunately this is not the case. Laxatives must be discontinued either completely or gradually.
If you suffer from constipation, try Pukka Mint Matcha Green – green tea with matcha, which supports the digestive system, supports digestion and speeds up metabolism.
You can use the Constipation Pear, which you can buy from Medonet Market, to help you get rid of the stool.