The natural opening in the diaphragm, through which the esophagus passes, stretches as the stomach is pushed up against it while a person strains to move the bowels. Eventually a tear in the muscular diaphragm happens, and the stomach sits forever above the diaphragm, part way up into the chest in the condition that is called a hiatal hernia. Constipation is not a consequence of an emotional disorder, at least not initially. However, a lifetime of bowel problems could make anyone question his sanity, and lose his stability. Your BM will resemble hard rabbit pellets.
Fibers are the prime requirement for healthy bowel function.
Plant foods contain fibers, a variety of non-digestible complex carbohydrates. These fibers have the capacity to hold water, thereby increasing the stool volume further. Also, the more foods and beverages that are consumed, the greater will be the intestinal content, and therefore the frequency and amount of the bowel movement. A starch-based diet along with vegetables and fruits is a sure cure for constipation. Certain foods, like fruits, contain generous amounts of water and fibers, and therefore contribute to a bulkier, softer stool.