Overcoming Constipation
When you’re constipated, your body isn’t able to get rid of waste like it needs to. Having it every once in a while is common and a sign your digestion is not optimal. If you’re dealing with symptoms for more than 3 months, your constipation is chronic, and that raises your chance of having complications.
Chronic constipation often affects your anus resulting in pain from Hemorrhoids or anal fissures. However, much more serious conditions like diverticulitis. Constipation is also a warning sign that your digestive tract is not working at it's best. This could mean you are not adequately absorbing nutrients from your food which can have an impact on you general health and wellbeing.
Having regular and healthy bowel movements is key to good health and often is corrected by consuming healthy foods and improving gut health. Learn from the experts...
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Topic: How to Have a Great Poop
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Source: Mama Natural
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Level: Beginner, 4 minutes
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Topic: What Your Poop Says About Your Health
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Source: Mama Natural
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Level: Beginner, 5 minutes
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Constipation Crisis Solved
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Source: The Doctors
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Level: Intermediate, 5 minutes
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How to Overcome Constipation - with Recipes.
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Source: The Whole Journey
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Level: Advanced, 13 minutes
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5 Steps to Improve Constipation - Achieve Complete Bowel Elimination.
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Source: The Whole Journey
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Level: Advanced, 13 minutes
Over-the-Counter Antacids
Prescription Antacids
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omeprazole (Prilosec, Prilosec OTC)
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aspirin and omeprazole (Yosprala)
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lansoprazole (Prevacid, Prevacid IV, Prevacid 24-Hour)
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dexlansoprazole (Dexilent, Dexilent Solutab)
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rabeprazole (Aciphex, Aciphex Sprinkle)
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pantoprazole (Protonix)
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esomeprazole (Nexium, Nexium IV, Nexium 24 HR)
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esomeprazole magnesium/naproxen (Vimovo)
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omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate (Zegerid, Zegerid OTC)
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Alka-Seltzer
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Milk of Magnesia
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Alternagel, Amphojel
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Gaviscon, Gelusil, Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids
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Pepto-Bismol
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Tums