There are basically two basic types of constipation - organic and functional. Organic constipation is the result of some physical change, obstruction, or distortion in your colon. This type of constipation actually needs immediate attention from a doctor. This article only covers those Functional Constipation. This type of constipation is a result of not following a proper diet in daily routine drinking enough fluids, by having good emotional health and not having a good lifestyle - a lifestyle that evenly promotes good movement of digested foods through the intestines and colon. Even though there are so many definitions for constipation, constipation is only a condition where the fecal matter traveling through your colon remains too long in your colon right before traveling out the rectum. Constipation is a symptom and not just a disease. It is in fact a condition that tells you your colon is not working properly or that you have in fact some underlying gastrointestinal disease you are not aware of. Constipation may be a warning that your diet and lifestyle are also causing an imbalance in your body. It is a symptom that many people ignore or that many people just try to eliminate by using unnatural and oftentimes dangerous drugstore laxatives. Drugstore laxatives should also be avoided when you have constipation. They can become a habit-forming, damage your colon, and have nasty side effects if used too long. They sometimes have the ...
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