Constipation
is the natural consequence of leading a sedentary, irregular, modern life.
Treatment
Check
if most symptoms of any of these medicines match with most of your symptoms:
Alumina 30:
Constipation
due to dryness and inactivity of the intestines. There is no desire to evacuate
the bowels till there is a large accumulation of stools. The stool, even though
soft, requires much straining to be expelled; it adheres to the rectum like
clay. The person has an abnormal craving for indigestible things like chalk,
charcoal, etc. and an aversion to meat and potatoes.
Bryonia 30:
Constipation
due to extreme dryness of mucous membranes of the large intestine. There is no
desire to pass stools. When they do pass out, the stools heard and dry (as if
burnt). Constipation causes headache which becomes worse on moving the head.
There is extreme thirst for large quantities of cold water. There is a dislike
for milk and fried foods.
Graphites 30:
Constipation
due to dryness of mucous membranes. The stools are very hard, in the form of
large lumps which are joint together by slimy threads. Constipation is relived
by drinking hot milk. A dry, cracking skin and a sad, weeping disposition are
other features of this remedy.
Nux v 30:
Constipation
from consuming an excess of tea-coffee and leading a sedentary life. The is
frequent, ineffectual desire to pass stools. Only a small amount of stools are
evacuated, the person never feeling satisfied. Constipation, sometimes,
alternates with diarrhoea. An oversensitive nature and a tendency to catch
colds are other pointers to this remedy.
Senna 30:
The
extract or concoction prepared from the leaves of senna ha been used as a
purgative since ancient times. Severe constipation with pain in the abdomen,
especially in the liver region. The stools are hard and dark. There is
flatulence and loss of appetite.
Silicea 30:
Obstinate
constipation; stools are retained for long time in the intestines. They pass
out only after great straining. The stools are partly expelled and then recede
back, forcing the person to remove them mechanically with the fingers. The
patient has an intolerance for cold weather. In fact, he wraps himself with
warm clothes even in summer. However, he has a liking for cold drinks and foods
(ice-cream).
Notes:
1. Consume a high-fibre diet and drink plenty
of fluids (water). Perform exercise or yogasanas regularly.
2. 1.
Discontinue the medicine as soon about
fifty per cent improvement occurs. Restart-listed medicine if symptoms worsen
again or reappear later.
3. 1.
If the selected medicine does not help,
consult a competent homoeopathy doctor.
