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2. WHAT IT IS Constipation , costiveness , or irregularity is a condition of the digestive system in which a person experiences difficulty in defecation. Obstipation is used for severe constipation that prevents passage of both stools and gas.

8. CONSTIPATION CYCLE

9. PATHOLOGY

11. What causes constipation during pregnancy • In the first trimester it is caused by progesterone which slows down intestinal activity • In the later part of pregnancy the pressure of your uterus on your intestines and rectum makes your system sluggish • Iron supplement that you need for anemia has a constipating effect. • Stress and tension contributes to constipation • You are more susceptible to constipation if you had this problem in your prepregnancy days • You lead a sedentary lifestyle

12. How can you tell you are constipated.. • If you don't have bowel movement for several days in between • If you feel bloated, uneasy and fart in excess • If your stool is hard and difficult to excrete • If you feel you have not emptied your bowels totally • If you see blood in your stools.

13. Constipation prevention Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day (drink them before meals and never during or after meals it affects digestion). Also, eat plenty of food with higher fiber content or sprinkle some bran or meals (bran contains a lot of fiber). Eat one carrot a day (don’t forget to drink a lot of pure water). Exercise preferably before going to bed.

14. ROLE OF FIBER IN DIET The term dietary fibre does not refer to any single substance but rather to all the edible but largely indigestible parts of plant food such as grains, fruits, vegetables and pulses. Fibre is broken down in the gut but has negligible nutritive value-that it does not provide useful amounts of calories, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. Even so, it is an essential part of healthy diet. It keeps the digestive tract functioning properly and has been shown to play a part in preventing some serious diseases. And since fibre provides bulk and feeling of fullness without excess calories, it can also help to control weight. Eating too little may result in constipation- which in turn can lead to piles and other intestinal disorders. A low fibre diet also tends to be high in refined carbohydrates and fats, promoting weight gain and, depending on the type of fat, heart disease.

15. Ensuring a proper mix of fibre To get a good combination of soluble and insoluble fibre in your diet, as well as, wide range of nutrients, eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, pulses and grains. Remember the body does not like certain changes, even if they are for the good- increase your intake gradually to guard against digestive upsets. 1. Eat plenty of wholegrain, unrefined food 2. Start a day with wholegrain or bran cereal, porridge, or whole meal bread or toast. 3. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and where possible scrub and eat the skins instead of peeling them. 4. Eat whole fruit instead of drinking juice. A whole orange contains about as much six times fibre as a glass of juice. 5. Try eating more of the stems of vegetables like broccoli and asparagus. Slice them finely if you find them tough in large pieces. 6. Add cooked beans, peas and lentils to soups and salads. 7. Add grated or sliced vegetables to salads. 8. Eat whole meal bread or fruit for snacks.

16. A lack of fiber in the diet may cause Obesity, gout, diabetes, kidney and gall bladder stones. Arterial hypertension, vascular-cerebral problems, varicose veins, pulmonary embolism. Appendicitis, intestinal constipation, diverticulums, hemorrhoids, colon cancer, and colon ulcers. Tooth decay, pernicious anemia, multiple sclerosis.

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