Constipation

In the next couple blogs we will discuss what Constipation is and how Massage therapist can play a very important role in it.

What is exactly Constipation?

Constipation is a slow, difficult, or infrequent movement of feces through the bowel. Bowel patterns differ among individuals, abnormalities are relative to the individual’s normal pattern. Constipation is a condition where are less frequent bowel movements than normal and hard stools results.

Functional constipation – there is no underlying medical condition that can usually be managed with self-help measures. The bowel is healthy but not working properly.

• Colonic inertia, delayed transit.

Chronic constipation – can be caused by several conditions

• Colonic disorders IBS
• Pelvic floor dysfunction
• Symptoms present for more, approximately 3 months.

Secondary constipation – causes of secondary constipation include:

• Colon cancer
• Endocrine condition
• Medication
• Neurological disease

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