Patient's question:
These days, I've been dealing with constipation, which has made my entire stomach upset. Not only have I been breaking out in acne, but I also have bad breath when I talk. I used to have regular bowel movements, but suddenly I started experiencing constipation. Could you please tell me how constipation is caused?Doctor's answer:
Constipation can be classified into two categories based on its causes: organic and functional. The causes of functional constipation are still unclear, and its occurrence is associated with multiple factors.1. Low intake of food, or insufficient fiber or water in the diet, reduces stimulation of colon movement.
2. Stressful work, a fast-paced lifestyle, changes in work nature and schedule, and other psychological factors disrupt normal bowel habits.
3. Colonic motility dysfunction, commonly seen in irritable bowel syndrome, is caused by colon spasms. In addition to constipation, symptoms such as abdominal pain and bloating may also occur. Some patients may experience alternating constipation and diarrhea.
4. Insufficient tension in abdominal and pelvic muscles leads to inadequate propulsion force, making it difficult to expel feces.
Organic constipation is primarily caused by conditions such as colorectal tumors, excessively long colon, or colon.