Digestion problem: How to prevent constipation and maintain a regular bowel movement?	>> Diagnosis Your doctor will be able to give you an informed diagnosis, and help you understand what's behind your digestion problems. Have a look at some questions that your doctor may want to ask you. more..
The causes of digestive disorder are manifold. In the case of constipation due to functional disturbances one can start by trying to control the problem with general measures. First, the nature of the digestion problem involved should be clarified and any erroneous ideas about stool frequency and volume corrected. A change in lifestyle may have a positive impact. Here, patients should start by trying to reduce daily stress. Regular physical exercise can help stimulate the urge to defecate. Patients should not hurry visits to the toilet. They should avoid both suppressing bowel movements and straining severely at defecation. In some cases a change in eating habits can help resolve the digestion problem. Food rich in fibre and vegetables rich in roughage (fruit, prunes, and figs) can sometimes be helpful. Drinks containing carbon dioxide in the evening and cold drinks first thing in the morning stimulate the gastrointestinal reflex. Learn more about Digestion Problem and Dulcolax® Further links Sodium Picosulphate Constipation Laxatives Stool softener Digestion Intestine Bowel movement Digestive disorder Digestion problem Stimulants Bisacodyl Constipation treatment

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