Getting constipated is very common and happens to most of us from time to time. This article informs about symptoms, causes, the connection to your gut flora and what you can do to prevent constipation.
Temporarily constipation usually depends on habits or diet. A common cause for constipation is an imbalanced gut flora. Imbalance can occur if you eat too much dietary fibre, but also through new routines, too little daily exercise, anxiety, stress and some medicines. Besides from an unbalanced gut flora constipation can also occur from dehydration. You can almost always ease the problem yourself.
If, on the other hand, you are constipated and at the same time have blood in the faeces, are losing weight or if the constipation does not go away despite trying to solve the problem yourself, contact a healthcare centre. Constipation can also be a symptom of the bowel disease IBS, which you can read more about here.
In our gut there are several trillions of bacteria and microorganisms, which together are called the gut flora. The gut flora is important for many of the body’s functions such as digestion, nutrient absorption and the condition of the intestines. In the gut flora there are several different kinds of bacteria, which can be simply divided into bad and good bacteria. The good bacteria make up about 80% of the gut flora in optimal cases.
When the gut flora is in balance, it usually means that you poop regularly and without problems. In the event of an imbalance in the gut flora, the ratio between good and bad bacteria has, on the other hand, been disturbed, which means that the bad bacteria have gained the upper hand. Symptoms of an imbalanced gut flora can be different types of stomach problems, such as constipation.
– Drink more fluids: Fluids can make stools softer, making it easier to poop.
– Eat more fibre: Eating fibre-rich food is good for preventing constipation and is also good for the bacteria in the gut flora. Examples of fibre-rich foods are cereals, nuts, seeds, fruit, berries, vegetables, root vegetables and legumes. However, it is important to remember that a more fibre-rich diet also requires even more liquid so that the fibres can pass smoothly through the intestine.
– Increase daily exercise: Moving around can help the bowels and stomach to get going.
– Try to stress less: As stress and anxiety can affect the functioning of the stomach and intestines, it is worth looking into whether this could be the cause of your problems.
– Strengthen your gut flora: Eating fibre-rich foods, exercising and stressing less are good for the gut flora, and therefore this tip goes hand in hand with the advice above. You can also try adding good bacteria, for example, through SuperSynbiotics supplements, which contain a unique combination of patented lactic acid bacteria (probiotics) and a high content of fibre. The fact that the dietary supplement contains a high level of fibre is especially good for constipation.
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