our lesson for today is about constipation.
I am due for 3 long days now. my head is aching, I dont feel light and easy. according to wikipedia, water, fiber and exercise are the solution. I cant have too much water now because I always remember our water bill!
So guys, dont be lazy, eat fruits that are rich in fiber and drink gallons, no, 8 glasses of liquid everyday.
this is from wikipedia:
Constipation, costiveness, or irregularity is a condition of the digestive system in which a person (or animal) experiences hard feces that is difficult to expel. This usually happens because the colon has absorbed too much water from the food due to the lack of water holding capacity of the contents of the bowels. If the food moves through the gastro-intestinal tract too slowly, the colon may absorb too much water, resulting in feces that are dry and hard. Defecation may be extremely painful, and in severe cases (fecal impaction) lead to symptoms of bowel obstruction. The term obstipation is used for severe constipation that prevents passage of both stools and gas. Causes of constipation may be dietary, hormonal, anatomical, a side effect of medications (e.g., some opiates), poisoning by heavy metals, or an illness or disorder. Treatments consist of the use of laxatives, enemas, changes in dietary and exercise habits, and other medical interventions depending on the underlying cause and urgency of needed relief.
