Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated : October 1, 2016 6:28 PM IST
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Often ignored, constipation is a common problem which affects around 3 31% of Indians, especially women, children and older adults. A person suffers from constipation if he finds it difficult to pass stools for more than three times a week and has to strain to pass stools. Also, around 14% of Indians suffer from chronic constipation, which is defined as an inability to pass stools for more than three times a week and more than three months at a stretch.
Dr Vedant Karvir, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist & Interventional Endoscopist, Mumbai reveals the common symptoms of constipation that have been scientifically used by doctors for diagnosis. To diagnose constipation, the person should experience two or more symptoms.
Apart from this, there can be other causes of constipation such as the use of certain medications, colon cancer, hypothyroidism, pregnancy or some specific medical condition, which the doctor will assess.
When does constipation become a warning sign?
Not many people know that changes in the bowel habits may be a warning sign of a viral or bacterial infection, obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or colon cancer. If you have one or more of the following symptoms, you must consult your doctor at the earliest.
Consult your doctor immediately if you suffer from any of these symptoms as if left untreated constipation can lead to various health complications like piles or haemorrhoids, ulcers, abdominal pain, anal fissures and fistula. Ignoring the condition and not consulting a doctor might make it difficult to identify a natural solution to deal with it in the long run. Also, read about home remedies for constipation that work (and how to use them).
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