What is the cause of constipation

To understand constipation, it helps to know how the colon, or large intestine, works. As food moves through the colon, the colon absorbs water from the food while it forms waste products, or stool. Muscle contractions in the colon then pus…

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One of the culprits is a higher level of the hormone progesterone that your body is producing to guard against miscarriage, and as an aid to the placenta in nourishing the baby. At the same time, progesterone is slowing down the movement of…

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It is important to note that constipation is a symptom and not a disease. In fact, nearly everyone will experience constipation in their lifetime. There are many different causes of constipation . Some of the most common appear below:･ Inad…

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Related Questions Answered on Y!Answers

Can Soy Milk cause constipation? What are the affects of drinking too much soy? Foods that help constipation?

Q: I have bad constipation and bowel problems, and I’m also lactose intollerant (milk makes my constipation worse), so I’ve been drinking 4 glasses of soy milk a day, eating soy cheese, and drinking a soy protein drink. Is that too much soy, and does soy cause constipation? I take magnesium and miralax for the constipation, but what foods might help the constipation (besides prunes)?

A: Soy milk/products might, because it has a lot of protein in it. Try All-Bran buds in the morning with just a bit of your soy milk, and try to drink a lot of water as well.

Can a pinched nerve in the back cause constipation?

Q: I have had a spot in my back that has been staying numb for about a year or so. The neuro seems to think it is a sciatic nerve problem. Anyway I normally have no problem when it comes to using the restroom, but for about six months it has been terrible, and I would like to know if this could be the cause of constipation.

A: YES, Your neurosurgeon will tell you that this and lack of bowel control or urinary incontinence can be a symptom of low back problems. I would suggest that you have an MRI done of your lumbar spine to determine if there is nerve impingement. Also if you are on pain medication for any reason they also slow down the digestion process through the intestines and may cause constipation. I am a radiology technologist and am familiar with this topic.

Do you know the medicine for the alcoholics, that does not cause constipation side effect?

Q: Hi guys,I am looking for an anti-alcoholic medication, that does not cause the costipation side effect.Right now, I am taking a medication called “Acamprosate” (I may be wrong about the spelling), and it is causing me constipation side effect, so I had to stop taking it.Do you recommend any other meds that does not give me constipation side effect?Thanks!

A: Noxolone.