It is this "Normal?" 8 reasons you may be living with chronic constipation

This is normal?”

What is normal for digestive health? There is no simple answer, each person is different. What is normal for you may not be normal for someone else. The reasons a person may be constipated and the solutions to the challenge will vary. However, we know what’s best to prevent complications in the future and help you feel your best.

“Normal” can feel like a bowel movement every 2 to 3 days. It may feel like loose stools or the opposite; harder to pass and like a pebble. “Normal” is the way your intestine works normally for you. With the current state of health, I would not always agree that what we are looking for is normal.

I prefer to think of normal as what the current science available and the healthcare community tells us is best for optimum Health. My goal is to thrive, not just survive.

What is constipation?

Simply put, my definition of constipation is having less bowel movements than every day. Normal bowel movements (without constipation) can be based on transit time. However, defining what is considered normal for your best health can become more complex than just transit time. It can include all of the following characteristics of a healthy bowel movement: stools that are passed with little or no tension, that have the consistency of toothpaste, that enter the water without problems, that slowly fall to the bottom with little gas or odor.

Sound like you? Do you have what might be considered a normal bowel movement or would you say you are constipated?

It is estimated that about 1 in 5 people experience chronic constipation. But I suspect that many more experience constipation for at least some of their days.

Why does constipation occur?

The exact cause of chronic constipation is not yet clearly understood, and it likely has many contributing factors. Diet may be one of the factors, but there are a number of other reasons to consider if this is a challenge you face to your health. Here is a list of some of the causes of chronic constipation.

1. Diet – Not enough fiber, not enough water, you eat foods that can also be sensitive, or foods that are harder for your body to break down.

2. Exercise: not moving enough, spending much of the day sedentary.

3. Stress: chronic physical or emotional stress.

4. Travel: a change in routine.

5. Resistance: not allowing your body to have a bowel movement when the need arises.

6. Medicines.

7. Supplements.

8. More Serious Illness Conditions – You should always speak to your Dr. when there is a change in your health.

Why do you want to solve this problem.

Constipation is not simply a problem because you don’t feel very well. Although constipation can cause bloating and abdominal pain, if it’s a chronic problem, it can have a huge impact on your quality of life. Do you consider that chronic constipation limits the decisions you make in your life?

Also, constipation can lead to more serious problems later in life. Long-term constipation can lead to hemorrhoids or cracks in the skin around the anus called fissures. Both can be painful, itchy, and could become infected. It can lead to rectal prolapse because the rectum is stretched so much by the chronic accumulation of large amounts of stool that the rectum can be permanently damaged.

A study from the American College of Gastroentrology in 2012 demonstrated an association between chronic constipation and colorectal cancer. People with chronic constipation had a higher prevalence of colorectal cancer than people without chronic constipation. However, it is not known if there is a cause-effect relationship. It is suggested that a possible link may be due to the longer contact time between colon tissue and carcinogens. The relationship is still unclear.

What can you do?

Remember that each person is different. The first solution is always to understand why constipation occurs in the first place. If you eat the standard American diet, you may be lacking nutrients that are beneficial in promoting optimal digestion. Here are five options you can make that can help.

1. Add fiber to your diet. Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables – Aim for 5-10 servings every day (1 serving = ½ cup chopped, 1 cup leafy greens). Choose whole grains (ie, oats, quinoa, whole wheat, brown rice) over refined grains.

2. Drink plenty of water. About eight 8-ounce glasses per day.

3. Get moving every day. Incorporate structured exercise and move too, even if it’s for a few minutes every hour instead of sitting for hours on end.

4. Practice stress reduction techniques including relaxation breathing, meditation, being in nature, physical activity.

5. Let your body work as it should. You may need to make a conscious effort to take time to have a bowel movement when your body requires it.

If you are making lifestyle choices that you don’t expect will make you constipated, then you need to dig deeper to find a solution to the problem. Again, each person is different, and for some, increased fiber intake and exercise can exacerbate the symptom. Chronic constipation, like other chronic symptoms and conditions, is unlikely to go away if you ignore it.

If you are struggling with constipation or poor digestion, ask for help to figure out which options are best for you. It will be worth it to feel good again!

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