Fiber is important in maintaining a soft, bulky stool. Diets which are low in fiber can, therefore, cause constipation. The best natural sources of fiber are fruits, vegetables, and complete grains.
Laxatives
1 suspected cause of severe constipation is the over-use of stimulant laxatives [for example, senna (Senokot), castor oil, and sure herbs]. An association has been shown in between the chronic use of stimulant laxatives and damage to the nerves and muscles of the colon, and it can be believed by some that the damage is responsible for the constipation. It’s not clear, however, whether or not the laxatives have brought on the harm or whether the harm existed prior to the use of laxatives and, indeed, has induced the laxatives to be utilised. Nevertheless, due to the possibility that stimulant laxatives can harm the colon, most professionals advise that stimulant laxatives be utilised as a final resort right after non-stimulant therapies have failed.
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