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Constipation is an acute or chronic condition in which bowel movements occur less often than usual or consist of hard, dry stools that are painful or difficult to pass.
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Bowel habits vary, but an adult who has not had a bowel movement in three days or a child who has not had a bowel movement in four days is considered constipated. It usually results from not getting enough exercise, not drinking enough water or from a diet that does not include an adequate amount of fiber-rich foods like beans, bran cereals, fruits, raw vegetables, rice and whole-grain breads.
You can try some remedies at home.
- One tablespoonful of corn syrup added to eight ounces of water.
- Add some sugar or honey to milk. Drink it twice a day.
- Bael fruit (Indian) is the best laxative of all fruits. It cleans and tones up the intestines.
- Guava when eaten with seeds provides roughage to diet.
- Add more fruits, especially prunes to the diet. Pears, grapes, orange juice and papaya are also useful.
- Constipation in toddlers and older children may be relieved by giving bran cereal
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