Constipation Symptoms
Constipation Symptoms can vary greatly from individual to individual. Many of the Constipation Symptoms
listed can also be the result of other conditions affecting the health
of an individual, and so it is always best to seek the advice of a
qualified healthcare professional.
Constipation Symptoms will include a least a couple of the following:
- Infrequent bowel movements, less than 2 times a week.
- Passing small, hard faeces.
- Even after passing a bowel movement, feeling as thought the bowel has not been properly emptied.
- Straining and finding it difficult to pass a bowel movement.
If the above symptoms have been present for a least a few weeks, see your healthcare professional.
Other symptoms may include one, or a number of the following:
- Bloating, and having a feeling of fullness, and/or stomach cramps.
- Excessive gas.
- Feeling fatigued, lethargic.
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Irritability.
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Bad breath.
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Body odor.
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Thickly coated tongue.
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Headaches.
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Nausea.
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Back pain – this is usually the result of the bowel swelling, putting pressure on the nerves.
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Skin blemishes – the skin is the largest organ of the body. If there
is a build up of toxins in the body, the skin will try to assist in
their elimination.
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Blood in the faeces.
Chronic constipation can lead to haemorrhoids, which is the swelling of
blood vessels in the anal region. These can be painful, may cause
itchiness, discomfort, and bleeding. In the case of chronic
constipation, haemorrhoids are usually the result of straining to pass
a bowel movement.
Constipation can also result in anal fissures or tears, or even
rectal prolapse, where part of the rectum protrudes outside of the body.
