Constipation
It is infrequent or difficult in passing stools, unsatisfactory motion, or hard stools because of which person has to strain a lot while passing stools. Constipation is generally described as having fewer than three bowel movements a week.
Causes
- Hepatitis
- Gallstone
- Autoimmune disorders
- Gallbladder cancer
- Pancreatic tumor
- Rare genetic and metabolic disorders
- Alcohol consumption
- Epstein Barr viral infection
Signs and Symptoms
- Changes in skin color
- Flu-like symptoms - chills, fever
- Loss of appetite
- Abdominal pain
- Dark color urine, clay-colored stools
Scope of Homoeopathy
Homeopathic medicine can give relief and cure patients permanently. It helps to
Causes
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Increase of alcohol intake
- Motility disturbance of intestine due to other diseases like IBS
- Other hormonal diseases e.g., Hypothyroidism
- Psychological disorders
- Neurological disorders
- Diet: Lack of fibers in diet, improper eating habits. Excess of fatty food & lack of protein & other essential components in the diet.
- Lack of water intake
Homeopathic Approach
Homeopathic medicine strengthens the digestive tract by stimulating the digestive juice secretion and improves intestinal motility & thus urges for passing stools increase & stools are evacuated normally, without any discomfort. Homeopathy also helps with mental stress, tension; one of the causes for constipation hence preventing further progress and complications of the disease.
Few Medicines For Constipation
- Opium: Constipation due to inaction of intestine; stool hard, dry, black balls, no urge for stool.
- Plumbum: Loss of muscular activity and diminished secretion of intestinal glands.
- Nat Mur: Stool is hard to expel and causes bleeding, smarting and soreness in the rectum.
- Hydrast: Constipation alternating with looseness of bowel with a dull headache. Foul tongue with piles and after abuse of purgatives.
- Alumina: Constipation due to dryness of intestinal tract and non-peristaltic action of the intestine; no desire for and no ability to pass stool until there is a large accumulation. Great straining; must grasp the seat tightly.
