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Constipation can be defined as, having a bowel movement lesser than three times a week. In constipation stools usually become hard, dry, small in size, and difficult or painful to eliminate. Some people who suffer constipation often experience straining, bloating, and the sensation of a full bowel.
Some people assume to be constipated, if they don’t pass stool every day. However, normal stool elimination may vary from three times a day or three times a week, depending on the person’s eating habit.
Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. Almost every one of us experiences constipation, at several points in their life, mainly due to poor diet. Most constipation is temporary and not serious, in few cases it may turned into chronic constipation.
Causes of constipation
So many health articles has already been published about constipation – causes and cure, to understand the phenomenon of constipation, it’s important to know the role of colon or large intestine. As food pass through the large intestine, the colon, absorbs water and minerals from the food while it forms waste products, or stool. Contractions of colon muscle then push the stool toward rectum. By the time stool reaches the rectum it is solid, because most of the water has been absorbed.
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Most of the body disorders are mainly concerned with the malfunctioning of the digestive system. In short we can say that our digestive system has a direct influence in our daily life. More over when you experience any digestive trouble, you get easily frustrated. A healthy digestive system helps to keep one optimistic and cheerful in his life. That is why doctors emphasize the need of a healthy digestive system. You will find valuable information about the process of digestion in this article.
How our digestive system functions
The food which we consume cannot be directly absorbed by the body. First it is converted into substances which can be easily entered into our blood stream. This process is known as digestion. The digestion starts right from the time when it enters into the mouth. Mouth helps in breaking down the food particles while chewing and also secretes saliva which is essential for digestion. The amount of saliva produced depends on the taste and nature of the food, as well as on the appetite.
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