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This Concept Map has information related to: Zoom-Constipation, Constipation prevention Treat chronic Constipation, Eat adequate fibre-foods: Leafy Vegetables, Beans, Whole grains, Cereals, Brown Rice, Wheat, Barley, Oats, Fruits, Carrots, Bananas, Dried Figs, Peas etc.; Daily Drink 3-4 Ltr Water. Eat natural Laxative: Dates. Immediately go to bathroom whenever you have urge to have a Bowel Movement. Do enough Exercise. Avoid Processed Food. Avoid Fast Food. Avoid Fat Diet. Don't sit on toilet for long time. Do not regularly use Laxatives., Constipation symptoms 1. Less than 3 Bowel Movements a week 2. Stools are hard, dry, unusually large 3. Stools are difficult to pass 4. Constipation is common in pregnancy 5. Experience a sense of Rectal Blockage 6. A feeling of incomplete evacuation after having a bowel movement For Children: - Child avoids bowel movements - Stools are larger in diameter - Crying or screaming during bowel movements, Chronic Constipation symptoms For Chidren: Constipation Trouble for more than 2 weeks For Adults: Constipation Trouble for more than 3 weeks, Constipation of type Chronic Constipation, Constipation treatment Consult Doctor for an unex- plained onset of constipa- tion or change in Bowel Movements or for severe symptoms lasting for more than 3 wks. Consult Doctor for the following Serious health problem: 1. Bowel Movement occurs more than 3 days apart; 2. Severe Abdomen Pain; 3. Blood in Stool; 4. Constipation that alternates with Diarrhea; 5.Unexplained weight loss 6. Thin, pencil-like stools; 7. Rectal pain; * Treatment- (1) High-fiber diet (35 gram daily); (2)Regular Exercise; (3) Adequate Fluid Intake; (4) Take time for Bowel Movements; (5) Fiber Supplements (or bulk safest laxatives): Isabgol/ FiberCon with enough Water; (6) Stimulants (for rhythmic contractions in Intestines): Corretol, Dulcolax, Senokot (7) Lubricants (enable stool to move through your colon easily): Mineral Oil/Paraffin Oil, Fleet; (8) Stool Softener (e.g. Colace and Surfak) (9) Osmotics (Cephulac, Sorbitol and Miralax); * Tests & Diagnosis: Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, Defecography, Barium enema X-ray, Constipation means The stools move more slowly through intestines