Related articles: Constipation
Definition
Disorder characterized by a scarce or infrequent emission of feces; one can speak of constipation only in the presence of a delay of more than three days in the emission of abnormally dehydrated stoolsMost common symptoms and signs *
- Anal burning
- dyschezia
- Pain in a hip
- Anal pain
- Encopresis
- extrasystoles
- Faecal impaction
- Hard stools
- Ribbed stools
- Swelling in the anal area
- Fecal incontinence
- Stomach ache
- Functional Meteorism
- Rectal prolapse
- Anal itching
- Anal fissures
- Urinary retention
- Foam in urine
- Constipation
- Rectal tenesmus
Further indications
Fortunately, most episodes of constipation are only temporary. Simple lifestyle changes, such as adopting a diet that is richer in fiber and liquids, together with regular exercise, are able to reverse the symptoms of constipation. This can also be solved using laxatives; this choice is justified only when the behavioral treatment described above does not produce the desired results.