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Constipation and its Homeopathic Treatment

Always Constipated ?..Homeopathy to Rescue

image_thumb Constipation and its Homeopathic Treatment When people are not able to pass stool daily, they generally assume it to be constipation For many, having a bowel movement daily becomes an obsession. They often go to extremes (taking laxatives etc.) to remediate this situation. It s one of the most common error that one makes when he decides he has such constipation.

Modern medical science has a different view of constipation. Having three bowel movements or fewer per week is considered constipation. While the infrequency of bowel movements is the primary definition of constipation, there are other symptoms of constipation too- like passing hard stool, incomplete evacuation, having to strain too hard and urges that yield no result.

The medical definition of constipation is if any two of the following symptoms are present for a period of twelve weeks or more (whether continuous or not) in the last twelve months.1) Fewer than three stools per week. 2) Hard and difficult stool. 3) Feeling of incomplete evacuation. 4) Having to strain hard at stool 5) sensation of blockage or obstruction in the anus or rectum while passing stool.

 

Majority of those who are constipated usually have no major underlying cause. It is mostly an outcome of their lifestyle ?wrong eating habits and lack of exercise

What Causes of constipation

To understand as to why constipation occurs, the functioning of colon (large intestine) needs to be understood. Major function of colon is to absorb the water back into the body while forming the waste products. It also pushes the food further into the rectum by contracting itself. Hard stool is formed when the colon (large intestine) absorbs too much of water or when the stools remain for too long in the colon causing increased loss of water from the fecal contents. Infrequent stools occur when the contractions of the colon are slow.

Although there are other medical reasons for having constipation, the prime most reason is not having a healthy lifestyle.eg. Lack of exercise, not having enough of liquids and fiber in diet. Other reasons are medications, irritable bowel syndrome, and phases of life like pregnancy, old age, travel, ignoring bowel urges, paralysis, problems in large intestines and rectum and abuse of laxatives.

Homeopathy for Constipation.

Homeopathic philosophy lays great stress on leading an active and healthy lifestyle while treating such diseases. It also cautions on the use of laxatives. Homeopathy is a ?symptom based system of medicine?. This means that there is no generic drug for constipation. The prescription depends upon symptoms or the causative factors of the constipation.

Nux Vomica tops the table with its great ability to treat constipations that arise due to an unhealthy life style. It is used in cases where sedentary lifestyle, eating farinaceous food and or alcohol are the main culprits for causing constipation. Nux Vomica is of great help in curing constipation where the patient has this constant feeling of incomplete evacuation of stool.

Bryonia Alba is of great help in treating dry hard stools. Alumina treats cases where the straining is a marked symptom and even soft stools require great straining to be evacuated. Alumina works wonders for the constipation of infants and kids. Children requiring Alumina, strain hard at stool with much crying.

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  1. Gurmeet Singh says:

    Keep posting such articals

  2. samya says:

    keep posting such articals

  3. Avtar Singh Gill says:

    Dear Sir,
    I feel urinating when I go from normal temperature room to the cold place or the vice versa.I cannot check when I feel the same & have to go the bath room at once. Please suggest some medicine. Thank you.

  4. My grand daughter is 8 years old and has suffered from severe constipation since infancy. She’s had the full GI series of x-rays and has been investigated from one end to the other literately and much to her dismay.

    I have been a firm believer in Homeopathic treatment however have been uncertain as to which remedies might be best to use in this case. After reading this article I discovered that the clearest symptom picture seems to be Alumina, which I intend to try ASAP. Thanks for a great article.

    • Dr. Vikas Sharma MD says:

      Alumina happens to be one of the best homeopathic remedies for treating constipation of infants. The most important indication for the use of Alumina for treating constipation in infants is that the child had to strain very hard before passing stool , even if the stool is not hard. Sheep dung like stool is also very characteristic of Alumina . along with Alumina , i have found Opium (homeopathic medicine) as a to grade homeopathic remedy for constipation.

  5. m hellyer says:

    what is bryonia alba exactly, just curious
    thanks

  6. chitra says:

    i took homeopathic treatment for piles which i developed after delivery, and it has helped me a lot. Thanks to HOMEOPATHY and its founder and the Doctor who treated me.

  7. faraz says:

    sir
    i have a very old constipaion i tried lot medicine to solve this matter but it still stand same nowadays my body is going more weaker then before my mind is not working properly as what i eat or drink is not effect to my body or my mind i am very very worried about my future and present please recommend me something to do to overcome on this

    thanks and regards
    faraz

    • Dr. Vikas Sharma MD says:

      Faraz , your symptoms are not clear. You can take a look at the above mentioned homeopathic remedies for constipation and see if they match your symptoms.

  8. Fazla says:

    Dear Sir,
    I am from Maldives.
    My daughter 7yrs is suffering from hard stool. Sometimes she’s afraid of passing because of the pain.
    Can you explain me what is that ” Alumina” and how I can get it.

  9. khawar says:

    sir,my cousin is suffering from chronic constipation.he says that his memory is being effected ,his retention power is reduced due to constipption.is this fact? kindly send prescription on my email for his chronic constipation .

  10. Natasha says:

    I am 23 yrs old and have serious hyperAcidity, gastric, and stress problem. I am very short tempered and get easily irritated on small things. I have this problem since childhood. Nowadays i am having chronic constipation and even Acidity gastric and stress problem. I have been ditched by my family members and this is taking a toll on my health very badly. Please suggest some way to decrease stress and problems occuring due to stress.

  11. Javaid Iqbal says:

    Hello Dr. Vikas Sharma

    Because I am suffering from backache since 1993 since then I am using elepathic medicine due to which as a reaction of this long use of medicine now I have stomach problem also. Belly becomes tightened after eating any type of food especially after drink, even water. constipation, Relieve is felt after the stool is passed. I have to walk even in back pain, after each meal. Kindly suggest homeopathic treatment for this also. Thanks.

    Javaid Iqbal
    Accounts Assistant
    National Telecommunication Corporation
    Sector F-5/1 Islamabad – Pakistan.

  12. vaibhav says:

    sir i am talking homopathic medicine for constapation nux and bryoni lets see it will cure me or not.
    2 years before i had headache and homopathy medicine cure it completely,may be nux will also cure it.

    i am suffring from it from 2 years,it is really very dangerous diseases

  13. ajoy verma says:

    i am 45 year old facing problem of constipation.pse suggest me suitable medicine

  14. ali says:

    Respected Sir,

    i m suffering from constipation for last 17 years, i am 27 years old. due to this problem, i have problem in bladder and liver. frequent urination, mind is not working properly, extreme weakness in legs, freckles on face. kindly suggest as soon as possible the best solution please.

    Thanks !

  15. Adnan says:

    Sir, I am 32 years old from Pakistan. It’s been more than 6 months I am suffering from constipation. Doctors diagnozed anal fissure which caused blood in a very small amount with and without stool, while defecation. The fissures heal up and then again appear, it continues. The stool is sometime dry but not most of the time. I have the symptom of point 3 and 4 mentioned above (incomplete evacuation and strain). Sometimes the sympotn of hemorrhoids also appear i.e. itching, pain, stress. I think all is due to constipation. I have used many medicines. Currently I am taking a Hakeem medicne. I take Psylium husk regularly twice a day. Kindly suggest some Homoeo remedy. Thanks.

  16. M.A.Sheikh says:

    I have long standing constipation.Stools are stuck up in the rectum and I have to use mechanical stimulation in order to complete the evacuation.There is something wrong in the Anal-Rectum that stool does not pass through it.I am about 73-74 years old man.I have done a course of study in Medical Science and,therefore,I have taken all the precautions regarding diet and exercise but stucking of stool in the rectum does not go away.Clonoscopy was done by a specialist and it was found some diverticuli in the last part of descending colon but I understand all this primarily happened due to chronic constipation, you may call it suspended constipation due to rectum and anal problem.Please advise Homeopathic or bio-chemic treatment.Thanks. M.A. Sheikh.

  17. sangeeta saigal says:

    I am 19 yrs old and have I am very short tempered and get easily irritated on small things. I have this problem since childhood. Nowadays i am having chronic constipation and even Acidity gastric and stress problem. I have been ditched by my family members and this is taking a toll on my health very badly. Please suggest some way to decrease stress and problems occuring due to stress.

  18. mahwish says:

    hello
    im suffering from constipation since i have born. its now chronic ome. plz suggest me any medication for it, im 20 years n my weight is around 45.

  19. Farhat Ahsan says:

    hello
    im suffering from constipaction since over a year. can u plz give me a advice or any medication for constpication.

    thank you

  20. Kumar Navneet says:

    Hi Sir,
    I have a constipation from my childhood.
    It takes a lot of time to pass stool

    Please help

  21. shashi says:

    Sir, I am 32 years old. It’s been more than 12 months I am suffering from constipation. the symptoms are itching, pain, in rectum. I think all is due to constipation. Kindly suggest some Homoeo remedy. Thanks.

  22. sheela pillaiu says:

    I am 46 years old. I have a problem of constipation. While going to toilet the stool does not pass sometimes it gets stuck because of hardness due to which it pains in the rectum and backside also. My brother who is 33 years also have the problem of constipation. He always complaints that his rectum has bulged out and it pains also. Can u kindly suggest some homeopathic medicine which we can start at the earliest so that without any operation problem will be solved.

    thanks

    sheela

  23. Arnabi says:

    i am 30 years old and developed piles and fissure after delivery. i had homeopathic treatement but permanent releif was not felt. Ultimately i underwent surgery which was very painful. now i want to get rid of constipation . i had constipation since childhood but with intake of iron tablets during pregnancy this problem became chronic.i drink 8-9 lts of water a day and diet rich in fibers but it is difficult to pass stool in the morning and stool is also incomplete eva
    cuation

    thanks
    Arnabi

  24. Ashish says:

    Hi,

    My 2 year old kid is having hard stool problem. His diet includes milk, juice, whole grains and fruits. Kindly suggest the homeopathy medicine.

    Regards,
    Ashish

  25. naveen kumar says:

    my 3 yrs. old baby. she is suffered from constipation.. whenever she is passing stool it is very hard. I take many medicine of homoeopathic and allopathic but no responsel.. Pls tell me solution

    Thanks

    9899888240

  26. neitasaigal says:

    Sir
    i have chronic constipation nearly40 to 50 years old i am 65 yrs old i do not believe in laxatives staunch believer of homeo at present i am having alumin 200(6globules twice a day } and cascara sag mother tincture 15 drops twice a day since 8 months the doctor who advised me said that my colon was not in a very healthy condition because even though i can feel stool while washing it does not pass inspite of great pressure . kindly advise me although this medicine has benefited me to quite an extent .
    thanks

  27. syed says:

    i have been suffering from constipation for a long time and has already used many medicines but all in vain. They are helpful for only short period. In order to pass stool, i have to drink a lot of water to exert pressure, it works sometime and sometime does not. I have noticed that if i eat fruits and vegitables continuously,they help me a little bit. Sometime i pass stool after 2 or 3 days and eventhen not completely. Due to constipation, i have foul/bad breath from mouth and i avoid sitting among my friends. It has really disturbed my life. If it continuous i might be affected by piles because i have some symptoms. Please help me, i will be really very thankful. waiting for prompt reply.

  28. I’m seeking some information about severe constipation and I’ve just come across this blog! An interesting read which I have found to be of value. I look forward to allow myself the opportunity to take in more.

  29. bala krishna says:

    Dear sir ,

    I am chronic problem since last two years my age is 34 , pl recommend particular homeo medicine to relive this disease . pl reply. i am from bangalore , India .

  30. bala krishna says:

    i am having chronic constipation problem since last two years my age is 34 , pl recommend particular homeo medicine to relive this disease . pl reply. i am from bangalore , India .

  31. harsh rawal says:

    hi sir,
    i m harsh 25. frm nasik, i have chronic constipation frm last so many years it has led me low in confidence and to a dull pale skin . i do lot of exercise and have good intake of fibers ,and generally avoid oils and spice.. thogh i never get my system clear this is causing grave problems to my health
    may i request u to help me to overcome this problem

  32. K R RADHA says:

    My mother is 73 years old and she is having chronic constipation and bowel disorders. Please advice me some immediate relief medicines.

    Thanks in advance.

  33. ajay says:

    i m suffering from constipation from last 3 years .i m taking 3-4 litres of water everyday and go for running every morning but inspite of this i m continuosly suffering from the same . i have consult the doctors many time but it is of no use…if there is anyone who can suggest me regarding this??

  34. D.chanda says:

    D.Chanda
    Kolkata,

    My son (20 years) does not have clear stool every day. Mostly it is scanty, dark brown and semi solid. Generally he does not take rich food stuff. Still he faces a problem of gas in the afternoon almost every day. Please give me suggestion and medicine.

  35. K PRAVEEN says:

    I am suffering from high gastric problem which gives foul smell when the gas is released, when i take items like potato, peas, groundnuts it is much more and of great difficulty. During winters i suffer from constipation and even though there is bowel movement the problem of gas still exists. I am also suffering from BP.
    Can you please suggest me any medicine for this.

  36. lilly says:

    Dear Sir,

    i cannot bear head heaviness and constipation. started menopause also.

    please advise which medicine i should take.

    thanks
    lilly

  37. Jayanta says:

    Dear Sir,

    I am suffering from severe constipation. Every morning, i do not have the urge to pass the stool. Despite of that, i am taking warm water and do little bit of yoga and thereafter I pass the stool. But the process followed goes in vain as still after passing stool, i felt that there is something left inside my intestine which led to inconsistency throughout the day. My feces are fully water which sticks on the pot. I stopped eating sugar, tea and sweet things due to this stickiness in my stool. Please resolve my issue.

    Thanks,
    Jayanta

  38. Amar kumar says:

    I m 36y old from India suffering from chronic constipation. I feel that is because of my state of mind and insomnia. I feel also that it directly connect to my mind. Kindly advice the right homeopathic cure for it.

  39. Lawrence Demello says:

    Dr.

    I am 73yrs Gall bladder removed in 1994. Had a mild stroke in 2009 since, bowel movements only with Laxative Tablets initially 1 Dulcolax four days interval. Now 4tabs twice weekly, otherwise no natural movements or urges at all.
    On Tabs for past 2years.

    Plse help

    Lawrence

  40. Jayanta mukherjee says:

    Dear Sir,
    My mother aged 73 years is suffering from alternate constipation and diarrhoea. She does not feel the urge to pass stool in the morning.Acidity and indigestion and flatulence are her other problems. She has little thirst and apetite.A burning sensation is felt in her feet at night.She also has insomnia and sleep disorder and is very nervous ,anxious,and fears of danger always.
    Please suggest homeo remedies.
    Regards
    Jayanta Mukherjee.

  41. mahesh rakhyani says:

    i have been suffering from constipation for a long time and has already used many medicines but all in vain. They are helpful for only short period. In order to pass stool, i have to drink a lot of water to exert pressure, it works sometime and sometime does not. I have noticed that if i eat fruits and vegitables continuously,they help me a little bit. Sometime i pass stool after 2 or 3 days and eventhen not completely. Due to constipation, i have foul/bad breath from mouth and i avoid sitting among my friends. It has really disturbed my life. If it continuous i might be affected by piles because i have some symptoms. Please help me, i will be really very thankful. waiting for prompt reply.

  42. RAJNISH MITTAL says:

    i have been suffering from constipation for a long time and has already used many medicines but all in vain. They (LAXATIVE) are helpful for only short period. In order to pass stool, i have to drink a lot of water to exert pressure, it works sometime and sometime does not. Sometime i pass stool after 2 or 3 days and eventhen not completely. Due to constipation, i have foul/bad breath from mouth
    I have serious hyperAcidity, gastric, and stress problem. I am very short tempered and get easily irritated on small things. I have this problem since childhood. Nowadays i am having chronic constipation and even Acidity gastric and stress problem

  43. Jawed says:

    I am 64 years of age & suffering from chronic constipation for a long time and has already used many medicines but all in vain. They (LAXATIVE) are helpful for only short period. In order to pass stool, i have to drink a lot of water to exert pressure and walk extensively inspite of severe calf pain, it works sometime and sometime does not. Sometime I pass stool after 2 or 3 days and even then not completely. May be due to constipation, I have foul/bad breath from mouth
    I have serious gastric problem I i feel no urge of passing gases) , and stress problem. I am very short tempered and get easily irritated on small things. I have this problem since last 25 years. Please advise me some medicines urgently to get rid of this problem and what type of food should I take which is easily digestible and help me in passing the stool at-least on alternate day.

    Thanks & Regards
    Jawed

  44. Kim says:

    I have a very severe constipation for the last 10 years. Off the counter medicine helps for while but then it stops working after a while. Have taken so many other remedies but nothing helps. If I don’t take any thing, I don’t go.

    Thinking of trying homeopatic, please suggest!

  45. nadeem says:

    sir i have chronic constipation.incomplete evacuation takes place 3 to 4 times daily.please suggest quick resoponse medicine thanks

  46. Subhash yadav says:

    Plz tell in detailed about medicine form either mother tincture or pillets. And about diets too.

  47. k.l.jain says:

    I am 64 years of age & suffering from chronic constipation for a long time and has already used many medicines but all in vain. They (LAXATIVE) are helpful for only short period. In order to pass stool, i have to drink a lot of water to exert pressure and walk extensively inspite of severe calf pain, it works sometime and sometime does not. Sometime I pass stool after 2 or 3 days and even then not completely. May be due to constipation, I have foul/bad breath from mouth
    I have serious gastric problem I i feel no urge of passing gases) , and stress problem. I am very short tempered and get easily irritated on small things. I have this problem since last 25 years. Please advise me some medicines urgently to get rid of this problem and what type of food should I take which is easily digestible and help me in passing the stool at-least on alternate day.
    thanx K.L.JAIN

  48. B. R. Raju says:

    My granddaughter, 2 years old, has been having cpnstipation for over 6 months now. Refuses sit on a poddy seat. Keeps standing and straining but refuses to sit. Kindly advise me what medicine to use to soften the stools so that she overcomes the trauma of pooping.
    Thanks

  49. tariq says:

    I am 29 years of age & suffering and has already used from chronic constipation for a long time many medicines but all useless i have to drink a lot of water to exert pressure and walk extensively inspite of severe calf pain, it works sometime and sometime does not. Sometime I pass stool after 2 or 3 days and even then not completely. May be due to constipation, I have foul/bad breath from mouth. i am the patient of chronic piles so i am so mentely distrub thanks

  50. Ashpak Pinjari says:

    HI Doctor,

    My daughter age 2 & 1/2 yrs old she have passed with colostomy surgery for long intestine constipation problem before a year….now she gets problem while passing tools (because of no proper digestion) she is passing stool after 3-4 days but at the time of passing stools she omat also. Psl suggest the powerful medicine for the same.

    Thanx & Regards,
    Ashpak Pinjari – 9892 416 466.

  51. Ajmal says:

    My daughter is 4 year old has been having cpnstipation for over 3 years.Keeps standing and straining but refuses to sit.She has an Heart problem and is taking Lasic and Digoxin.For the last 6 months i have been treating her a homeo Doctor.For the first three months she was fine .Then back to his previous stage.What Shall I do to over her problem

  52. rahul kulhreshtha says:

    sir,
    i am suffering from constipation since more than four years. before four years this problem was very serious but after taking nux vomica, sulphur and bryonia for around one and half month this problem has reduced and i have stopped taking these medicines but still the problem is not fully eradicated and my digestion is also not good as it is supposed to be at the age of 28 years.
    sir, can you please tell me thst should i restart taking these medicines or should i go for some specific test.
    sir please guide me as i am very perturbed dur to this problem.

  53. raj says:

    Dear Sir

    I am 25 year old, having stomach problem like my Belly becomes tightened after eating any type of food especially after taking rice and any solid foods. every time i feel uncompelete bowel clearence, Pungent Gas pass, some time very hard stool,headacne,stress, laziness, memoryloss and anxity.

    i feel this is a type of problem of Gas and constipation happenening since last 13 year,i have so many pimple spots since last mentioned year
    as i m living outside my home my fooding is depends upon outside n hotels, daily smoking and occasionaly drinking is my habits.
    sir please suggest me to survive in this competitive age

    Raj Verma

  54. D H Thakre says:

    My grandson just three is suffering from severe constipation and I am terribly worried.I hope you can suggest me some treatment immediately.we took him to a pediatrician and he has prescribed duphalac 3 times a day for a week.I am not happy with allopathic medicines though.he says he needs proper potty training and that he should sit on an Indian cummode and pass motions.My grandson has not been trained by my lazy daughter in law inspite of my repeatedly telling her while she was in UK.Now the poor child is suffering because he stands and does his potty.I am so worried and fed up.Please advice.

  55. Neritha says:

    please give me a treatment for constipation.