LONDON: Being constipated means your bowel movements are tough or happen less often than normal. Almost everyone goes through it at some point.<\/p>\n
Usually it is not anything serious and you\u2019ll feel much better when your body is back on track. But ignoring it could be deadly, since it could be a symptom of a more serious condition.<\/p>\n
According to Daily Express, changes in bowel movement can be a sign of cancer or stroke.<\/p>\n
Constipation happens when stools become infrequent or hard to pass. This happens because of not eating enough fibre, like fruits and vegetables, and doing little physical activity.<\/p>\n
While it is a common problem, many people feel uncomfortable talking about it, particularly since it goes away within a week or two on its own. But, chronic constipation can last for several weeks or longer.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019re three worrying reasons:<\/p>\n
Blockages in the bowel
\nThis is where stools are stopped or slowed. It could be triggered by bowel cancer, which is sometimes called colon cancer or rectal cancer.<\/p>\n
Additionally, anal fissures, a bowel obstruction or bowel stricture could also be to blame.<\/p>\n
Problems with nerves around the bowel
\nNeurological issues can affect the nerves that tell the colon and rectum to help move the stool through.<\/p>\n
Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson\u2019s disease or stroke could be behind this issue.<\/p>\n
Hormones
\nThey are important for most major bodily functions, and if their balance is upset it could cause constipation. This is why pregnant women often suffer.<\/p>\n
However, if you are not pregnant, diabetes, which affects one in four people in the UK, could be disrupting levels.<\/p>\n
Additionally, having an overactive parathyroid gland or an underactive thyroid could be to blame.<\/p>\n
There are a number measures you could take to try and eliminate your constipation in the first instance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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