Health Update

One of the things in life that people don’t rather talk about is constipation. It became an uncomfortable topic that turned into a sort of “medical mystery” to the ordinary person.

Constipation sufferers in the Philippines accounts for 37 percent of the population, thus, this condition should not be ignored.

Constipation, also known as delayed bowel movement, happens when the large intestine’s muscles fail to function properly. The colon stimulates bowel movement through peristalsis, normal, wave-like motion that can be disrupted by certain diseases, medications or changes in daily routines.

Medical research explains that a person who experiences only three bowel movements a week can be considered as constipated. Since constipation, unlike other medical conditions, is seldom discussed, most sufferers prefer to take home remedies such as an abrupt change in diet or increased fiber intake, intense physical activity or more fluid intake.

Unfortunately, these types of treatment do not guarantee relief from the condition. In some cases such as increased fiber intake, home remedies may actually do more harm than good.

The good news is, there is a proven and safe cure for constipation — Dulcolax (Bisacodyl), a contact laxative that induces sensory nerve endings of the large intestine to restart peristalsis and helps restore the colon’s natural rhythm.

Each tablet has a “comfort coating” and when taken at bedtime, promotes natural bowel movement the following morning. It has been proven safe and effective by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Source: Philippine Star