irregular bowel movements
Irregular Bowel Movements
Irregular bowel movements can be a cause of great embarrassment as well as anxiety and stress. There are many reasons why a person might suffer from infrequent bowel movements.
- Less intake of water
- Hormonal changes
- Lack of proper diet
- Lack of exercise
- Irregular food habits
- Anxiety or stress
- Side effects of certain medication
- Lactose Intolerance
- Hypothyroidism
- Celiac Disease
- Diabetes
- Bowel movement immediately after having a meal
- Discomfort while passing stool
- Bowel movement accompanied by pain and bleeding
- Burning sensation while passing stool
- Inability to pass stool after a surgery
- Feeling of bloating
- Abdominal cramping
- Peppermint oil can be very useful for treating irregular bowel movement. In a cup of warm water, put two to three drops of peppermint oil and drink this concoction at regular intervals, throughout the day.
- Ginger is also very effective in providing relief from this condition. You can consume ginger in the form of raw ginger or ginger tea. Although ginger is a beneficial herb for curing infrequent bowel movements, it should be avoided by people suffering from coronary heart disease and diabetes.
- Drinking aloe vera juice helps to relieve stomach pain and constipation.
- Consuming Indian gooseberry is also an excellent home remedy for delayed bowel movements. It is a very good source of vitamin C, as it aids in the digestion process and also helps to reduce acidity.
- Consuming fruits like papaya and banana also help in relieving constipation.
- Have a drink made by mixing a pinch of asafoetida with a bit of rock salt in warm water. This is very effective in curing infrequent bowel movements.
- Grind to a paste a mixture of green cardamom, pepper and dry ginger. Mix one tablespoon of this paste with a glass of water and consume this every morning.
- As coffee and alcohol can upset the delicate lining of your stomach, cutting down on your intake of coffee and alcohol can reduce irregular bowel syndrome.
- Take a good look into your medicine cupboard and investigate if your infrequent bowel movements have been triggered by some new medication. Some medicines like ibuprofen and aspirin might irritate the stomach.
- Consuming fennel seeds and caraway seeds also help in easing indigestion and gas.
- Chamomile tea is also highly effective for treating problems in bowel movements.