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Constipation:
Jammed!
Constipation is a condition in which you
have fewer than three bowel movements a
week, or hard, dry and small bowel movements
that are painful or difficult to pass. The most
common symptoms of constipation are lesserthan-normal
bowel movements, stool that is
difficult or painful to pass, and pain or bloating
in your abdomen. Your eating and diet directly
affects your chances of becoming constipated.
If your diet has too little fibre, you may get
constipated, which can leave you feeling
bloated, uncomfortable, and sluggish. However,
constipation is often easy to treat and manage
with diet changes, like adding more fibre and
drinking enough water, as also exercising
regularly. Osmotic laxatives bulk up stools and
can also help alleviate constipation.
Got The Runs?
Diarrhoea is loose, watery
stools more than three times a
day. It could be acute, persistent,
or chronic. Complications of
diarrhoea are dehydration and
poor absorption of food. Its causes
include infections, food allergies
and intolerances, digestive tract
problems, and side effects of
certain medicines. If you have
diarrhoea for more than four days,
it’s time to consult your doctor
instead of merely relying on
OTCs or home remedies. The
doctor may prescribe
you prescription
medicines. If you have
diarrhoea, you may lose
your appetite but you also
need to drink plenty of liquids
so that you can stay hydrated
and replace the fluids that
you’re losing. You could have
electrolyte-enhanced water or
coconut water with vitamins
or electrolytes (avoid those
high in sugar), clear, greasefree
broths, weak teas, ginger
ale etc.
Tips to avoid
Traveller's Diarrhoea
Careful when you drink water.
Avoid local tap water. Drink only
bottled water, beverages made
with water that you know has
been boiled, or drinks from sealed
bottles of well-known global
brands.
Where are the germs hiding?
There might be tap water or ice
yourwellness.com • Volume VII • Issue III • August 2018