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What Causes Constipation And Hard Stools In Adults?
I have never had a very regular toilet regime, in fact once every week for stools is normal for me, however, recently my stools have become hard and difficult to pass, often looking like marbles joined together to form one solid stool, why has is happened? Any help or advice is appreciated, thank you
Fri, 11 Dec 2015
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I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Constipation or hard stools is a very common problem. In most cases, it is related to wrong diet & rarely due to intestinal problems.
Diet that contribute to constipation is processed foods, white bread, less fluid intake etc. You should increase whole grains such as whole wheat, brown bread, wheat bran, oats , etc. You should also increase intake of citrus fruits. Water consumption half an hour before meals can also be taken. Fibre suppliments like psyllium or laxatives can be taken in severe cases.
Constipation can also be caused due to intestinal problems like bowel obstruction, narrowing of intestine, colon cancer, Weakened pelvic muscles, etc.
So you should first try dietary chances & even if problem persist Visit a gastroenterologist
Hope this helps
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Constipation or hard stools is a very common problem. In most cases, it is related to wrong diet & rarely due to intestinal problems.
Diet that contribute to constipation is processed foods, white bread, less fluid intake etc. You should increase whole grains such as whole wheat, brown bread, wheat bran, oats , etc. You should also increase intake of citrus fruits. Water consumption half an hour before meals can also be taken. Fibre suppliments like psyllium or laxatives can be taken in severe cases.
Constipation can also be caused due to intestinal problems like bowel obstruction, narrowing of intestine, colon cancer, Weakened pelvic muscles, etc.
So you should first try dietary chances & even if problem persist Visit a gastroenterologist
Hope this helps
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