What is Constipation
While constipation is clinically defined as having less than three bowel movements a week, or having difficulty emptying your bowels, it can also be defined on a more personal level. Your normal bowel habit is normal to you
When the change in bowel movements starts causing discomfort or hard dry bowel movements that are difficult to pass then you need to change your diet. Increased intake in dietary fibre and fluid is the first step to get your bowel movements regular again.
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What Causes Constipation?
Constipation may also be caused by stress, decreased exercise, or poor diet. Constipation can be brought on as a result of unfamiliar surroundings such as a long flight or journey when access to a toilet is not available, comfortable or familiar to you. Some medications may also cause constipation.
Bowel habits are also changed by pregnancy when hormonal changes or physical obstruction from the pressure of the baby on the intestines prevents the bowel emptying completely.
Whenever your bowel habit has changed, you need to consider what else in your life might have changed. If you are busy or stressed by work or personal circumstances, your diet and fluid intake might also change.
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How to Treat Constipation?
The first approach to treat constipation should always be from a dietary perspective. The best first treatment is to increase the amount of fluid, preferably water, that you drink; and to increase your fibre intake.
Good sources of fibre are beans, whole grains, berries, nuts and seeds. Women should try to eat at least 21-25 grams of fibre a day, while men should aim for 30 -38 grams a day. Limiting caffeinated drinks such as tea, coffee and energy drinks is also helpful.
Constipation Medical Treatments
If changes to your diet have not made sufficient impact then you should continue increasing the fibre and fluid in your diet and talk to our community pharmacists about treatments available to relieve the constipation.
Treatments available without prescription include medicines that increase the liquid retained in the bowel to make it easier to form a soft motion. There are stronger medications that act as laxatives to increase the frequency of the bowel movement, relieving the constipation.
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Constipation Can Be A Symptom Of Other Medical Conditions
Persistent constipation despite dietary changes could be a symptom of something else going on. You can chat to your pharmacist about your symptoms openly; it’s nothing to feel shy about.
If you notice a small amount of blood in the toilet or the toilet paper after passing a bowel motion, discuss this with our community pharmacists at once. They will be able to determine if you need to seek further help and will refer you for prompt diagnosis and treatment if needed.
Large amounts of blood or black bowel motions are a sign of a more serious problem and are best referred immediately to your doctor for diagnosis and prompt treatment.
If in doubt, or you experience a change in bowel habit, then consult our community pharmacists, they can give you advice and treatments to help you start feeling like yourself again.
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Lactulose - Laevolac Oral Liquid 500ml
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Lactulose is a laxative used to treat and prevent constipation. Find out how to take it safely and possible side effects. Lactulose is also called Laevolac. Lactulose is a laxative used to treat an...
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Molaxole Oral Powder is an effective laxative containing macrogol 3350, a component proven to help with constipation in adults. Just one sachet a day is all that's needed, and it gives fast, gentle...
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Coloxyl® Oral drops For infants and young children. Coloxyl® oral drops is a pleasant tasting stool softener formulated to provide gentle relief from constipation in newborn infants and young child...
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Coloxyl With Senna Tablets 90S
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The dual action formula of Coloxyl with senna acts to soften stools and stimulate the bowel, providing fast constipation relief within 6-12 hours. It contains docusate sodium which acts as a stool ...
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Coloxyl 120 mg contains the active ingredient docusate sodium, which works by drawing water into the stool, making it softer and easier to pass. Features: Gentle constipation relief Stimul...
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Phloe Biotics Bowel Health Caps 50
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Phloe is a natural, gentle and effective way to support your bowel health. Its natural formula, derived from kiwifruit, has been clinically shown to help keep you regular and avoid digestive discom...
Price $39.99
Life Pharmacy Orewa
Phloe is a natural, gentle and effective way to support your bowel health. Its natural formula, derived from kiwifruit, has been clinically shown to help keep you regular and avoid digestive discom...
Price $38.99
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