Prevention and treatment of constipation

1. The diet should be a sufficient amount of fiber. Contribute to the prevention and relief of this condition can intake of 25-30 grams per day of dietary fiber from fruits and vegetables, breakfast cereals high in fiber, bran and fiber powder supplements such as psyllium and methyl cellulose. In table 2.2 you will find a list of sources of fiber. It is better to know exactly in what foods provide adequate amounts of fiber than speculate. As more fiber intake increases the demand for water, you need to make sure you drink plenty of fluids. You can be sure that consumption of dietary fiber and fluid in normal, if your chair, a large volume and normal in consistency. Too much fiber intake can cause diarrhea. Facilitate the state to help with constipation foods such as prunes, prune juice and figs. Although they are not so much fat, they contain other substances that speed up the process of defecation. 2. Drink 12/10 cups of fluid a day. The combination of fiber and liquids - this is what contributes to stool. Women who sweat a lot or are in the hot, humid climates need more to drink. 3. Exercise regularly. Lack of physical activity contributes to the development of constipation. Walking, swimming or other physical exercises performed in a moderate mode, helps normalize bowel. 4. Reduce the dose of iron supplements. In some women, constipation is the use of iron supplements, especially if the dose is high (more than 30 mg a day). Condition often improves with decreasing doses of supplements, and the total amount of the drug. Women with sufficient iron content in the body and adhere to the principles of healthy eating do not need to take this supplement. During pregnancy is not recommended to use laxatives because they can stimulate uterine contractions. Mineral oil is also not advised doctors to use, because it significantly reduces the absorption of nutrients.