Ananda Wellness

Constipation is a problem that affects at least one person in every household. According to a recent survey, nearly 22% of the country's adult population suffers from constipation. Problems as serious as constipation are very common but are not discussed openly. Most of the time, people are embarrassed to openly talk or joke about it.

Since December is 'Constipation Awareness Month', our Ananda Wellness team plans to raise awareness about how serious the problem of constipation can be.

Constipation is defined as having two or more of the following:

i. Infrequent passage of stools

ii. Straining >25% of time

iii. Passage of hard stools

iv. Incomplete evacuation and sensation of anorectal blockage

 Causes of Constipation

· Irregular eating habits

· Low  fiber and fluid intake
· Sedentary lifestyle

· Voluntary withholding of stool

· Hypothyroidism

· Diabetes Mellitus

· Irritable bowel syndrome

· Neurological problems – Stroke, Parkinsons disease, spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis.

· Colorectal problems – tumours, a hernia, scar tissue, diverticulitis, colorectal stricture, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

· Medications such as – Iron and calcium supplement, antidepressants, painkillers

· Abuse of laxatives

· Pregnancy

Because the causes of constipation vary from patient to patient, homeopathy is the most appropriate treatment because it treats each patient as unique and treats the underlying cause. Homeopathic medicines are safe in children and even during pregnancy. Therefore, it can be administered easily.

At Ananda Wellness we also provide auxiliary measures in terms of diet and regimen and the associated  asanas, along with homeopathic medicines which have helped many patients to get rid of their constipation faster.