Proper nutrition is one of the main keys to maintaining good health. When you have a balanced diet, you reduce the risk of having conditions and complications.
“A healthy diet helps protect us from malnutrition in all its forms, as well as non-communicable diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, accidents cerebrovascular disease and cancersays the World Health Organization.
Constipation is one of the conditions that requires a healthy diet to prevent symptoms from worsening. The recommendations provided by the doctor following the case should be followed.
In that same sense, Gastrolab highlights the importance of including healthy fruits to help combat constipation and help reduce symptoms. Below are some of the fruits that, thanks to their properties, are suitable options to include in your diet.
- Pink grapefruit: It is a fruit that stands out for its high fiber content. It can also help stimulate metabolism, according to the portal.
- Kiwi: In addition to being rich in fiber, it contains vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin A.
- Papaya: It is an ally to combat constipation, thanks to its water content. “In addition, it contains papain, this enzyme will help you digest proteins better and speed up your digestive processes,” he explains. Gastrolab.
- Piña: It is a fruit that contains bromelain, which helps improve digestive processes and intestinal transit.
It should be noted that including these fruits in the diet does not replace professional treatment. Before making changes in the diet, the recommendation is to consult a doctor and a nutritionist to receive the appropriate advice.
- Poop less than three times a week.
- Having lumpy or hard stools.
- Exaggerated effort required to defecate.
- Sensation of obstruction in the rectum that prevents defecation.
- Sensation of not being able to completely empty the rectum.
- Feeling as if you cannot completely empty the rectum.
- Needing help to empty the rectum, such as using your hands to press on your abdomen and using a finger to remove stool from the rectum.
Medline Plus, website of the United States National Library of Medicine, points out some recommendations to keep in mind:
- Increase your intake of fruits, vegetables, and grains, which are high-fiber foods.
- Stay hydrated at all times, with water and other fluids.
- Doing physical activity.
- Go to the bathroom to make bowel movements when the urge arises. Take the time to do it.
- Do not self medicate. If you are going to consume a laxative, it is advisable to consult a doctor.
- Check if taking any medication can cause constipation.
Medicines that can make constipation worse
- Antacids containing aluminum and calcium.
- Anticholinergics and antispasmodics.
- Anticonvulsants – used to prevent seizures.
- Calcium channel blockers.
- Diuretics.
- Iron supplements.
- Medicines used to treat Parkinson’s disease.
- Narcotic pain relievers.
- Some medicines that are used to treat depression.
It is important to consult a doctor in case of taking any of these medications. Its consumption should not be stopped without the authorization of a doctor. The professional is the one who should recommend what should be done, be it a change of medication or alternatives to reduce constipation symptoms.
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