Constipation
Constipation—defined as less than three bowel movements per week, hard or lumpy stools, and difficulty passing stool—is a common gastrointestinal condition. Acute or chronic constipation affects all ages, genders, and races. It may cause discomfort, agony, and social shame, lowering the quality of life.
Constipation has many causes.
Insufficient water intake: Proper bowel movements require appropriate water intake. Stools may harden if a person doesn't drink enough.
Lack of fibre: Fibre is important for digestion and bowel movement. Low-fibre diets promote constipation.
Sedentary lifestyle: Regular bowel movements need exercise. Sedentary lifestyles cause constipation.
Certain medications: Certain prescription drugs, like painkillers, antidepressant medications, and supplements with iron, can cause constipation.
Medical conditions such as hypothyroidism, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and neurological disorders can cause constipation.
Constipation causes trouble passing stool, stomach pain, bloating, discomfort, feeling full after a modest meal, and the sensation of an incomplete bowel movement. Nausea, appetite loss, and weariness may occur.
Preventing constipation Maintaining regular bowel movements requires lifestyle changes.

Constipation prevention tips:
Eating a balanced diet with fibre, fruits, and vegetables may help avoid constipation.
Drinking enough water helps regulate bowel movements.
Physical activity: Exercise can help regulate bowel movements.
Drug avoidance: Painkillers and iron supplements might induce constipation. Avoid these drugs or see a doctor about alternatives.
Keeping good bathroom habits: Preventing constipation requires a regular toilet routine and not ignoring bowel movements.
Constipation may cause additional health problems such as:
Haemorrhoids: straining during bowel movements may develop bulging, painful veins in the rectum or anus.
Anal fissures: hard, dry stools can cause small tears in the skin around the anus, causing pain.
Rectal Prolapse: Chronic constipation weakens the rectum's muscles and tissues, causing it to protrude from the anus.
Faecal impaction: severe constipation may obstruct the colon, causing a buildup of faeces and subsequent difficulties.
Bowel obstruction: chronic constipation can cause partial or complete bowel blockage, causing abdominal pain, vomiting, and dehydration.
Diverticulitis: Constipation may cause intestinal pouches called diverticula to inflame and infect.
Incontinence: persistent constipation weakens the rectum muscles, causing faecal incontinence.