Constipation can affect anyone in the family and it’s more common than you might realise. In fact, it’s one of the most common medical conditions, affecting up to 1 in 3 people.5 Constipation becomes more likely as you get older, and women are more likely to suffer constipation compared to men.17,18 For most adults, simple…
Your child may be constipated if:3 Common causes include: In much rarer cases, constipation may be caused by a medical condition.3 If your child is potty trained, soiled pants can be a sign of constipation, as softer stools can leak around hard, constipated stools. Sometimes, constipated children ignore the natural urge to go to the…
Constipation in babies is very common, affecting up to 40% of infants11 and there are many possible causes. But sometimes there is no obvious reason. Common causes include: Spotting the symptoms of constipation. Things to look out for include: These symptoms may disappear immediately after having a bowel movement.11 In much rarer cases, constipation may…
A change of routine, such as being on holiday with a different diet and time zone, and using facilities in public places, can affect your bowel habits.8 This can make travelling a challenge when you’re constipated. But there are many things you can do to help keep you comfortable. Drink plenty of water. Not drinking…
Thoughts and emotions that are triggered by stress are thought to have an impact on your digestive system and may contribute towards constipation. This is thought to be a result of the way in which your brain and gut work together, known as the brain-gut axis.6 There may be times when you can’t help feeling…
Constipation usually happens when stool have been in the bowel for too long, and water from them is re-absorbed by the body.This can make the stool hard and dry, and difficult to pass.1 There are many things that can cause constipation in adults. Sometimes there’s no obvious reason for it.3 The most common causes include:3…
Constipation is a common condition that can affect people of all ages. It can mean that you’re not passing stools regularly, or you’re having difficulty passing them.1 Or you may even feel an uncomfortable fullness even after you’ve had a bowel movement.2 Constipation affects everybody differently. It can make your stools hard and lumpy, or unusually…
The house dust mites (HDM) live on the common household places like mattresses, furniture, carpets or beddings. These dust mites are a common cause of allergic rhinitis (AR). AR is caused by inflammation in the inner lining of the nose which is caused due to allergic reaction of our body to inhaled air containing dust,…