Constipation

Constipation means infrequent stools or it also means hard stools, difficulty passing stools (straining), or a sense of incomplete emptying after a bowel movement. This is also known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Causes:

Constipation can be caused by the slow passage of digesting food through any part of the intestine. Can also be caused by anal fissures, hemorrhoids, low fiber diet, pelvic floor dysfunction. Some medications like analgecis and antacids can also cause constipation.

Consequences:

Straining during bowel movements due to constipation may cause Hemorrhoids , anal fissures, and rectal bleeding. Rectal prolapse, though rare, may occur, a condition where a piece of intestinal lining pushes from the anal opening.

Food Regime:
Do’s:

The most important aspect of eating to ease constipation is to slowly increase the intake of dietary fiber and to drink lots of water. Fruits like apricots and pineapple, vegetables, legumes, green peas can be eaten.

Don’ts:

Avoid consuming cheese, instant mashed potatoes, pastries, cakes, fried foods, red meat.

Freelax granules are effective in treating habitual constipation. It maintains the elasticity of blood vessels , facilitates the easy removal of stools and cures gastric ailments.

Dosage:

3 to 5 gm with luke warm water at bed time or As directed by the physician

Indications:         

Each 1 gm contains:

1. Habitual Constipation
2. Gastric Disorders

  Ingredients:

1. Swarnapatra Extract
2. Triphala Extract
3. Trivrith