What Causes Constipation?
Several factors can lead to constipation, such as not drinking enough water, a low-fibre diet, insufficient physical activity, medication side effects, and delayed bowel movements.
Constipation Symptoms
Constipation typically causes uncomfortable symptoms such as:
- Your stools are difficult to pass
- Stomachache or cramps
- Feeling bloated and nauseated
- Fewer than three bowel movements a week
How To Relieve Constipation
Simple lifestyle adjustments such as increasing water and fibre intake and regular exercise can help prevent and relieve constipation symptoms. While over-the-counter laxatives offer temporary relief, they should be used cautiously and under professional advice.
Constipation Medications
Over-the-counter and prescription medications are available to help manage constipation effectively. The choice of medication may depend on the severity of the condition, underlying causes, and
Over-The-Counter Treatments
Over-the-counter medications containing bisacodyl or fibre, such as constipation suppositories such as Dulcolax 10mg and Fybocalm Constipation Relief Capsules, are effective at relieving constipation symptoms by stimulating bowel movements or softening the stools. Both these products can be purchased from our online constipation clinic.
Prescription Treatments
Prescription medications offer targeted relief for individuals experiencing chronic constipation or constipation that doesn’t respond to over-the-counter treatments. For example, Lubiprostone helps your intestines make more fluid, which makes your stool softer and easier to pass, and linaclotide does something similar by increasing fluid in your intestines and making things move faster. Prucalopride works by helping your intestines move more, which helps prevent constipation.
