5 Signs of Constipation

Monday, November 12, 2018

     When you feel it, you have to know and check the signs- discomfort, days of waiting and, sometimes, tears are only some of the things constipated people go through on a daily basis. You know that expression, “It looks like you’re constipated,” referring to your facial expression? That means you have a pained look; an expression that conveys you’ve been suffering.

     Yes, the struggle and suffering are real. There is no pleasure derived from constipation. A person is supposed to poop every day or at least regularly, not twice a week. Moving your bowels should give you a feeling of relief, not pain and more suffering. Read more below the 5 telltale signs if you or someone you know is having constipation.

5 Signs of Constipation
The look when you're too upset in the toilet by 9nong / Shutterstock

So how do you know you’re constipated? Here are some common signs:

1. Know the frequency

     You poop less than three times a week. While it is not true that you should move your bowels every day in order to be in the non-constipated category, less than three times a week is too much. 

2. Examine the shape and color

     Your poop is painful, dry and dark. According to the Bristol Stool Chart, if your stool is hard to pass, lumpy and shaped like nuts, you are constipated. You are doing okay if your stool looks like a sausage, has cracks on the surface and is soft and smooth. It is not true that your stools need to be very soft. In fact, having very soft stools that are bordering on being almost liquid is a sign that there is a problem.

3. Check the gas

     You’re always gassy. Yes, it can be embarrassing to always be farting, especially when you’re in a public place or, heaven forbid, while out on a date! But being flatulent can be a sign of constipation. Yes, farting isn’t necessarily a sign that you’re on the verge of pooping. Having stored feces makes it difficult for constipation to pass gas normally and this can result in flatulence. 

4. Bleeding. 

     If you see blood in your stool, you may be constipated. Having bloody stools can be caused by anal fissures resulting from a hard bowel movement. But it can also mean there is bleeding somewhere in your digestive tract. It is best to have it checked by a doctor.

5. Need some help?

     You need a laxative to poop. Laxatives stimulate the lining of the intestine to haste the stool's journey through the colon. They also help increase the stool's hydration. It’s not true that taking laxatives is an unhealthy habit. There is no evidence that the use of stimulant laxatives leads to serious health problems.

5 Signs of Constipation 
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