Constipation
Constipation is defined as releasing fewer than three stools a week. It could get severe and you could release fewer than that. There are a number of factors that can cause constipation. Sometimes, it can even be a sign of a more serious medical condition. The normal range of bowel movements is considered as three per day to three per week without straining, but this may differ with age.
What are the symptoms of constipation? | What are the constipation causes? | How to provide constipation relief?
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What are the symptoms of constipation? | What are the constipation causes? | How to provide constipation relief?
Prices are Inclusive of GST (sales Tax).
Page updated 23/02/19 3:53:31 a.m.
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Dulcolax Tablets gently stimulate the muscles of the bowel(large intestine). This brings predictable, overnight relief from constipation, helping to return the body to its natural rhythm.
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- Aids the movement through the digestive tract
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PHLOE HEALTHY BOWEL CAPS 50
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METAMUCIL SMOOTH ORANGE 283G
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Fibre for Regularity and can help lower cholesterol levels.
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DULCOLAX TABLETS 30
$8.50
Dulcolax Tablets gently stimulate the muscles of the bowel(large intestine). This brings predictable, overnight relief from constipation, helping to return the body to its natural rhythm.
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HEALTHERIES KELP 285MG 90 TABLETS
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Helps maintain a healthy thyroid and support healthy metabolism and energy levels. Made from pure kelp, which contains high level of iodine.
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BONVIT PSYLLIUM FIBRE CAPSULES 110 CAPSULES4029515
$24.99
- Helps promote a healthy digestive system
- Assists in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels
- Helps assists regular bowel movements
- Sourced from natural psyllium seed
BONVIT PSYLLIUM HUSH NATURAL ORANGE FLAVOUR 500G
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Bonvit Psyllium Hush Natural Orange Flavour 500g
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NHT CERTIFIED ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN COCONUT OIL 1000MG 120 CAPSULES
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Organic coconut oil in easy to take softgel capsules to help support a healthy immune system, assist in weight management and support healthy cholesterol levels.
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METAMUCIL GRAN NATUR 504GM2121433
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- Helps promote body's digestive system
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- Works like high fibre foods
What are the symptoms of constipation?
- Discomfort in the lower abdominal area
- Abnormally infrequent bowel movements
- Difficulty in moving your bowel - straining
- Small or hard stools
- Anal fissures
- Rectal bleeding
- Obsession with having bowel movements
What are the constipation causes?
Constipation is caused by slow bowel movement due to poor bowel habits, lack of fibre, medications, abuse of laxatives, diseases affecting the colon, hormonal disorder, high levels of estrogen and progesterone especially during pregnancy.How to provide constipation relief?
After testing for the cause of the problem, relief from constipation may be achieved by including foods that are high in fibre into your diet, taking non-stimulant laxatives, enemas, suppositories, and in worst cases, surgery.Page updated 23/02/19 3:53:31 a.m.
