once a week bowel movements: is a colon cleanse the solution?
Hi. I’m 15 years old and I have a bowel problem. Every time I have to take a #2 it’s usually once every week and they become to big to flush. I did have frequent constipation when I was younger. I am currently taking fiber pills but my once a week bowel movements keep ocurring. I’m thinking of trying a colon cleanse or enema. If all else fails, I’m heading to a gastroantologist.
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Homeopathic Treatments for Constipation :-
Chronic constipation; much flatus, distention of abdomen Coca Q(Mother Tincture) 6 hourly,10 drops in lukewarm water
Due to fast, sedentary life; ineffectual urging, passing stools many times a day Nux vomica 30 or 200, 6 hourly
Hard stools; due to dryness and non peristaltic action of the intestinal tract. Desire for dry food Alumina 30, 6 hourly
Stools hard; as if burnt,seems too large. No desire to pass stools; thirst increased, drinks large quantity of water at a time at long intervals Bryonia 30 or 200, 6 hourly
Tonic for proper bowel movement Cascara Sag Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly,10 – 15 drops
Feels better normal when constipated; fat,flabby and chilly patient Calcarea Carb 200, 4 hourly (3 Doses)
Patient can pass stools only in standing position Causticum 30 or 200, 6 hourly
Constipation with sinking feeling in stomach; tongue white, flabby and slimy Hydrastis Can Q(Mother Tincture) or 6X, 4 hourly
In chilly patient who lacks vital energy; stools goes back to the rectum when partially expelled Silicea 12X or 30, 4 hourly.
Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms.
No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
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Best of health to you my friend get well real soon.
Take Care and God Bless you.
you could try a colon cleanse… see if it helps. But dear I have to tell you… I can only go once a month, and even just that once is difficult. I havent really found it to be a pain or anything. I look at is as well less time crapping more time doing other things. When I found out I was pregnant I went 3 months without crapping. I didnt notice anything. But if I does bother you. You should try and figure it out. Also try eating alot more fiber foods.
Do it the natural way as God intended mate ………. Let Food Be Thy Medicine Soccrates said.
The more wholegrains and cereals like organic brown rice and fresh low sugar fruits like strawberries, pears and watermelon and fresh leafy and green vegies you eat the larger and easier your motions will be ……….. drink more fresh filtered water too to ensure you are properly hydrated and to ease the elimination process…… cut out or right back on caffeine and sodas, pop and soft drinks too as they will dehydrate you terribly and wash out your water soluble B complex of vitamins which are so essential for healthy neural, immune and digestive functioning…….. wholegrains and cereals and leafy and green vegies and lean meats are rich in the B complex of vitamins.
chew each mouthfull at least 20 times …… to aid in digestion too.
Pinpoint any food intolerances you may have such as lactose intolerance ………. lactose intolerance can cause bloating, gassiness, belching, constipation, acid reflux, achy bones, moodiness and irritability, brain frizzing …….. unaddressed food intolerances contribute enormously to bad digestion and compromise your whole system …… eat more leafy and green vegies and low sugar fruits ……… all rich in calcium and magnesium (green vegies for magnesium and calcium fruits for calcium) and perhaps ditch the milk and dairy for 5 days and see if that speeds the process for you.
oh, eat more crunchy vegies too like raw celery, raw or lightly steamed broccolli, raw carrotts ……. they act like a broom and sweep the colon clean …… green vegies are particularly good for helping with constipation ….. and eat the brown rice ……. one bowl full a day of brown rice, plenty of water and crunchy vegies will nail it for you mate.
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You should eat less meat and eat more fresh fruit. You can pick up a enema kit from the chemist, they are actually pretty cheap. They make you feel amazing actually!!! Well after the whole experience.
get your nabhi checked:
in the morning as you wake up, on an empty stomach after having passed your stool, lie down on the floor
as someone to measure the distance between your navel and each of the nipples (he can use a thread to measure it). if the distance is same then there is no problem. if however it is not, then you have a diagnosis.
for prognosis ask a yoga expert or some elderly person (esp in villages, in India).
Yes.
For a fifteen year old the Naabhi(Navel) dislodging can cause constipation. The Navel could dislodged upwards.
Checks: 1. Early in the morning, lying flat on ground, breathe out lift head and leg simultaneously and stay in the Uttanapadasan posture for some time. Repeat process three to four times, and using the three fingers of the hand, someone can check the pulsation at the navels. The location of the dislodged navel can thus be verified. If it has gone up means constipation and gone down means diarrhea.
ii. Lying flat on the ground on your back, if the height of the thumbs are checked, you find one higher than the other.
Remedy:
Ask someone to press the knee of the lower thumb (slight pressure only as it may hurt the knee) and at the same time pull the thumb along with the leg a little bit. The thumbs should now be in level.
If that process did not correct. Go into Dhanurasan posture with both hands firmly gripping the ankles of both corresponding legs and ask a heavier person to lift you slightly up from the ground by catching on the wrist joints of both the arms and standing himself with his legs on both side of your body.
Still unyielding and stubborn, should be visiting a yoga teacher adept in correction.
Single dose of Sulphur 30+ Calcaria Carb 200 + Lycopodium 200 once in a week can remove any type of stubborn constipation. Other medicines of value are Bryonia 30, Opium 30, Alumina 30.
Change in food habits as indicated by Minx above is a must.
This is information only. This information should be used only strictly in the presence of parents and in consultation with a doctor.
My brother and daughter had the same frequency of defecation. My daughter didn’t change until after she had children. Why take fiber pllis when there are so many good foods available to you that contain great amounts of fiber. Try eating, everyday a good cereal in the morning. It’s fast and cheaper. If your diet doesn’t change your frequency, at least see a doctor to make sure that you are not hurting your colon.
How is your diet? You shouldn’t need fibre pills if you are eating correctly. In the first instance I recommend you get some slippery elm from the health food store, take a large spoonful in juice and you should see a result in an hour or 2. This is very good for constipation in general and it’s gentle on your system.
The next thing is to look at your diet overall and be prepared to make big changes. A colon cleanse may work temporarily but really you need a good diet-based cleanse such as the liver and bowel cleansing diet. It has been written by a doctor.
It requires that you eliminate red meat, animal fats, dairy, all processed food and anything containing additives for 8 weeks. Replace that with fresh fish/seafood (not fried), some lean chicken, lots of vegetables (raw is better), salads and fruit, wholemeal bread, pasta and rice. Drink lots of water and if you can make a fresh raw vegie juice each morning then the process will speed up.
I do this myself every year to cleanse and to shed excess kilos and usually lose around 1kg a week. It works if you don’t cheat of course. Read the articles below that offer a better explanation, tips and an example diet plan. Best wishes.
You are kind of young to be needing a colon cleanse. Barring anything physical like a blockage caused by cysts or lumps, a colon cleanse would help get things regular again – try "the Ultimate Cleanse" for how gentle it is. Then, when things are regular – at least once a day – you should address your diet to keep things that way. A good colon cleanse will take a month or so to get things going and regular. If a blockage is suspected though, even a simple fiber addition to your diet is not necessarily safe. You may want to be evaluated by the doctor first.
As a young person, you still need to be responsible for what goes into your body. Many young people feel like there is nothing they can eat that affects the, but it does. You need plenty of raw fiber from fruits and vegetables, and not too much fried food fat. A baked potato is a great food, but French fries and chips will just mess you up. Even eating a whole grain, unsweetened cereal like granola for breakfast will help keep you regular. Also, activity makes a difference. If you are sitting in school all day, you need to take some time to be active afterwards – a mile walk, game of tag football with your friends, anything.
Hmmm. If you have a history of constipation and you are only having a #2 once a week despite fiber therapy, and it is too big to flush, there is a problem. You may have colonic inertia, which is serious. I vote for seeing a gastroenterologist sooner rather than later.
You can always get fast temporary relief from an enema. You can buy them at any pharmacy and most supermarkets and administer it to yourself. Follow the directions on the package.
You’ve been allowing waste – and toxins – to accumulate for a long time, so a colon cleanse is probably a good idea. But in the meantime – take an enema before your appointment if you can.
The gastroenterologist will be able to identify any related problems and give you the relevant diet/lifestyle advice