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Digestive Health range
We feature a range of trusted brands dedicated to digestive wellness, meeting the growing demand for proactive health management. The SEVALT brand is well-established in addressing indigestion and gastric discomfort, while our fiber supplement, LAXIPRO, provides an effective and convenient solution for supporting gut health and relieving constipation.
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Know More about Constipation
Overview
Constipation is a problem with passing stool. Constipation generally means passing fewer than three stools a week or having a difficult time passing stool.
Constipation is fairly common. A lack of dietary fiber, fluids and exercise can cause constipation. But other medical conditions or certain medicines may be the cause.
Constipation is usually treated with changes in diet and exercise or with nonprescription medicines. Constipation may require medicines, changes in medicines or other treatments prescribed by a health care professional.
Long-term constipation, also called chronic constipation, may require treating another disease or condition that can cause or worsen constipation.
Symptoms
Symptoms of constipation include:
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Fewer than three stools a week.
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Hard, dry or lumpy stools.
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Straining or pain when passing stools.
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A feeling that not all stool has passed.
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A feeling that the rectum is blocked.
Chronic constipation is having two or more of these symptoms for three months or longer.
Causes
Patterns of bowel movements vary from one person to another. The typical range is three times a day to three times a week. So it's important to know what is typical for you.
In general, constipation occurs when stool moves too slowly through the large intestine, also called the colon. If the stool moves slowly, the body absorbs too much water from the stool. The stool can become hard, dry and difficult to pass.
Lifestyle causes
Symptoms of constipation include:
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Drink enough fluids.
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Eat enough dietary fiber.
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Exercise regularly.
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Use the toilet when there's an urge to pass stool.
Risk factors
Factors that may increase your risk of chronic constipation include:
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Being an older adult
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Being a woman
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Getting little or no physical activity
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Having a mental health condition such as depression or an eating disorder
Prevention
The following tips can help you avoid developing constipation.
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Eat lots of high-fiber foods, including vegetables, fruits, beans and whole-grain foods.
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Eat fewer foods with low amounts of fiber such as processed foods, dairy and meats.
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Drink plenty of fluids.
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Stay active and exercise regularly.
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Don't ignore the urge to pass stool.
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Create a regular schedule for passing stool, especially after a meal
Treatment
Treatment for constipation usually begins with diet and lifestyle changes meant to increase the speed at which stool moves through the colon. Also, your health care professional may change the medicines you take if they may be causing or worsening constipation. If those changes don't help, other treatments may be necessary.
Diet and lifestyle changes
Your doctor may recommend the following changes to relieve your constipation:
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Eat a high-fiber diet. Fiber adds bulk to stool and helps the stool hold fluids. These factors give stool the right shape and weight to move through the colon. Fiber-rich foods include fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole-grain bread, cereal and rice. Increase dietary fiber slowly to prevent bloating and gas. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend 25 to 34 grams of fiber a day depending on recommended daily calories.
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Drink plenty of water. Drink water and beverages without caffeine. This keeps stools soft and prevents bloating and gas that can happen with increased dietary fiber.
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Exercise most days of the week. Regular physical activity helps improve the movement of stool through the colon. Try to exercise most days of the week. If you do not already exercise, talk with your health care professional about safe ways to start.
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Use good bowel habits. Don't avoid the urge to pass stool. Keep a schedule for passing stool. For example, try to pass stool 15 to 45 minutes after a meal because digestion helps move stool through the colon.
Prunes, also called dried plums, have long been used to treat or prevent constipation. Prunes are a good source of fiber, but they also have naturally present agents that draw fluids into the colon.
Laxatives
Laxatives are medicines that help move stool through the colon. Each laxative works somewhat differently. The following are available without prescriptions:
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Fiber supplements. Fiber supplements help stool retain fluids. The stool is then softer and easier to pass. Fiber supplements include psyllium (LAXIPRO)
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Osmotics. Osmotic laxatives help stool move through the colon by increasing the amount of fluids released into the intestine.
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Stimulants. Stimulants cause the walls of the intestine to tighten, forcing the movement of stool. It may cause dependency
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Lubricants. Lubricants such as mineral oil enable stool to move through the colon more easily.
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Stool softeners. Stool softeners such as docusate sodium and docusate calcium allow more fluids to be drawn into the stool.
Know More about Indigestion
Overview
Indigestion is discomfort or pain in the belly. Symptoms may include a burning pain, feeling full while eating or feeling full long after eating. Indigestion symptoms may happen once in a while or often.
Indigestion may be caused by a digestive system condition. But often, there is no clear underlying cause. Frequent or long-lasting indigestion often can be treated with changes in diet and lifestyle, mental health therapy, and medicines.
Indigestion also is called upset stomach or dyspepsia
Symptoms
Symptoms of indigestion may include:
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Early fullness during a meal or not being able to finish a typical meal.
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Uncomfortable fullness that lasts longer than it should after a meal.
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Mild to severe pain in the upper abdomen, which is the area between the bottom of your breastbone and your belly button.
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Burning sensation in the upper abdomen.
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Bloating that feels like swelling or tightness in the upper abdomen.
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Feeling the need to vomit or vomiting.
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Burping or burping up food.
Causes
Indigestion usually has no clear underlying medical condition as a cause. Long-lasting or frequent indigestion with no clear underlying medical cause is called functional indigestion.
Many factors may contribute to or worsen functional indigestion. These include:
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Overeating or eating too quickly.
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Fatty, greasy or spicy foods.
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Caffeine, alcohol or carbonated beverages.
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Acidic foods, such as tomatoes and oranges.
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Anxiety, depression or trauma.
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Smoking.
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Certain antibiotics and pain relievers.
Treatment
A variety of treatments may improve symptoms of indigestion.
Diet and medicine changes
Changes to the diet and possible changes in medicines are the first steps in lessening symptoms. These include the following:
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Avoid fatty, acidic or spicy foods.
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Avoid caffeine, alcohol and carbonated beverages.
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Avoid pain medicines such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve).
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Ask your healthcare professional if any of your prescription medicines may be contributing to indigestion. Ask if there are alternatives.
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Review your use of dietary supplements or herbal remedies with your healthcare professional to see if there is anything that may be contributing to your symptoms.
Administering SEVALT three times daily with meals promotes rapid and effective relief from indigestion.
