The stool left in the bowels may then become hard and dry, resulting in constipation. It is also important to maintain regular bowel habits make sure you give yourself plenty of relaxed and uninterrupted time to have a bowel movement. Emotional tension and strain can also cause constipation. If you are frequently constipated, straining to have a bowel movement can lead to hemorrhoids and other related problems. Only rarely, and usually in older people, is constipation a signal of something serious.
Weight loss accompanied by pencil-thin stools can be a sign of a tumor in the lower bowels.
Abdominal pain and swelling may indicate a possible bowel obstruction. Constipation that lasts longer than two weeks may also indicate a more serious problem. If you have an unexplained change in bowel habits or recurrent episodes of unexplained constipation, you should talk with your doctor. Tag line follows this topic. A Healthy Digestion.