Constipation and pain: what is the link?

Apart from being a significant source of digestive discomfort, both chronic and occasional constipation can cause abdominal, back or even cerebral pain. How do you identify pain linked to constipation? What can be done to relieve it?

Constipation: What are its characteristics?

Constipation is an intestinal function disorder that is primarily defined as insufficient bowel movements. As stool remains within the intestines for too long, it becomes dry and hard, which makes it difficult or even painful to pass. In general, we talk about constipation when stool is passed less than three times a week. Constipation is considered “severe” when stool is passed once a week. Stool consistency is also an important part of the diagnosis. You could be passing stool every day and still be constipated if defaecation is painful.

 
Constipation: Options?

To relieve these different types of pain, the cause needs to be addressedTo overcome constipation, often the recommended first-line approach is dietary modification.. If there is no obvious organic, medical or disease cause, intestinal sluggishness is usually functional in nature. To restore peristaltic action to a natural state, it is essential to watch what you eat. A low fibre intake is often responsible for constipation. Patients can increase your fibre intake with a fibre supplement, like OptiFibre®.
 
As a product that is 100% plant-based, it naturally and gradually stimulates intestinal transit