Constipation is one of the most common digestive disorders in children and adults. Patients suffer from very dry, hard, and painful passage of stool or have less than three bowel movements in a week. Though people of all age groups face this problem and its symptoms, it is more common in children. A lack of liquid foods and fiber-rich foods are the primary causes. Side effects of some medicines also cause constipation. The best home remedy and natural foods can help get rid of this problem.

The causes of constipation vary according to age and the kind of foods one eats. Children are common sufferers of constipation but comparatively fewer adults face this ailment. However, people who avoid liquid foods or a fiber-rich diet and have low or negligible physical activities are more likely to suffer from this problem of the digestive system.
 

Normal bowel movements usually range between thrice daily to once every other day. When the total number of bowel movements decreases to less than three times a week and is accompanied by hard and dry stools, with a painful passage of stool, the condition is considered abnormal.
 

Constipation is usually treated by home remedy aids. Only in rare cases is a home remedy insufficient, when constipation causes adverse effects or extreme pain. In chronic constipation, laxatives are required for obtaining relief by softening the stool to provide relief from pain for this digestive disorder.
 

However, most constipation can be treated with relief from healthy life habits including consumption of fluid foods, fiber-rich foods, and diets rich in magnesium and relevant acupressure. Let us study some healthy habits essential to bring relief from constipation and foods that are an effective home remedy for treating constipation.

 

Following the above home remedy tips and treatment procedures can bring relief.