If chronic constipation is left ignored or unaddressed with short term measures, it can result to the development of other complications. On a long term note, failure to address the problem can lead to serious complications like:
? Hemorrhoids or piles
? Fecal impaction
? Fecal incontinence
? Anal fissures
Acute constipation can also result to other serious medical conditions like cancer.
Home Remedies for Constipation
Prunes - These are found to be very effective for constipation relief. Aside from prunes, plums are a good alternative.
Prunes are not just good sources of dietary fiber. They also have "dihydrophenylisatin" which is a natural laxative. Though prune juices contain this laxative, it doesn't have much fiber in it.
Although prunes are good for the body and for your constipation problem, the moment you experience too much relief, you need to reduce your intake of this fruit.
Cascara Sagrada - This bark has long been used as a powerful stimulant laxative. Though its use in certain OTC drugs was banned in 2002, brands that had it are still permitted to use it as their main ingredient. This also goes for nutritional supplements and herbal medications.
This laxative works by causing muscle contractions by the large intestines - resulting to bowel movement. You can buy it from pharmacies or drugstores. You need to take it as directed.
Other home remedies for constipation are found below:
? A glass of warm milk before going to bed (for severe constipation, add 2 tsp. of castor oil)
? Ripe bael fruit
? Lemon juice mixed with warm water (to be taken 2 to 3 times a day)
? Suppositories made from the stalks of betel leaf and dipped in castor oil (for children)
? 1 to 2 tsp. aloe gel (to be taken 2x a day)
? 1 tsp. corn syrup to 8oz. water
? Add some honey or extra sugar to a glass of milk (to be taken 2x a day)
? Remove the seed of one date and soak it overnight in ? cup if water. Mash date with water in the morning and remove pulp. Take 1 tsp. of thus water 3 to 4x a day.