Constipation means passing hard, dry stools less than three times a week, or with straining and a feeling of incomplete emptying. Occasional constipation is common, but chronic constipation has many causes and, if it is not relieved soon, can lead to complications such as piles and fissures. This page explains the symptoms, causes and conventional treatment of constipation, and how Welling Homeopathy treats it.
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Chronic constipation at a glance
- What it is: passing hard, dry stools less than three times a week, with straining or a feeling of incomplete emptying.
- Main causes: too little fibre and water, ignoring the urge, inactivity, medicines, thyroid and other illnesses, and ageing.
- Complications: piles, fissures and bloating.
- See a doctor for: blood in the stool, weight loss, severe pain with vomiting, or a new constipation that lasts over three weeks.
- Our approach: individualised homeopathic treatment aimed at the root cause, without lifelong laxatives.
What is chronic constipation?
Treatment of constipation needs a detailed assessment, as there are many reasons for chronic constipation. Often some other illness, or some other medicine, is the cause, and finding it is the key to lasting relief. Overuse of laxatives can cause additional side effects, including worsening of constipation.
In old age constipation becomes increasingly common: the bowel moves more slowly, the muscles around the anus weaken and lose tone, and emptying the bowels becomes more difficult.
Symptoms of chronic constipation
Common symptoms include:
- Fewer than three bowel movements a week
- Hard, dry or lumpy stools
- Straining or pain while passing stool
- A feeling of incomplete emptying and fullness
- Bloating and abdominal discomfort
- Uneasiness and loss of appetite
- Piles or fissures from straining
- Needing to press with a finger to pass stool
Causes and risk factors of chronic constipation
Common causes and risk factors include:
- A low-fibre diet and too little water
- Ignoring the urge to pass stool
- Sitting for long hours and lack of exercise
- Medicines such as iron, calcium, antacids, some pain medicines and some antidepressants
- An underactive thyroid, diabetes and other medical conditions
- Irritable bowel syndrome and pelvic floor problems
- Pregnancy, travel and a change of routine
- Ageing, and overuse of laxatives
How chronic constipation is diagnosed
Chronic constipation is assessed from your history, examination and, where needed, tests:
- History and examination, including a rectal examination
- Blood tests for thyroid, blood sugar, calcium and anaemia
- Review of your medicines that may cause constipation
- Colonoscopy if there is bleeding, weight loss, anaemia or a new change over the age of 50
- Anorectal tests for pelvic floor problems, in selected cases
Warning signs: when to get urgent help
Please see a doctor promptly, and go to the nearest hospital emergency department if there is:
- Blood in the stool or black stools
- Severe abdominal pain with vomiting and being unable to pass stool or gas
- Unexplained weight loss or tiredness from anaemia
- A new constipation that lasts more than three weeks, or a lasting change in bowel habit, especially after 50
- Very thin, pencil-like stools
Conventional treatment options
Conventional treatment usually includes:
- Fibre, fluids, exercise and regular toilet habits
- Bulk-forming agents such as isabgol (psyllium)
- Osmotic and stimulant laxatives, which should not be used without medical advice because they can cause serious side effects such as dehydration and electrolyte imbalances if misused
- Treatment of underlying conditions and a review of medicines
- Biofeedback or surgery in selected cases of pelvic floor problems
Homeopathic medicines commonly considered for chronic constipation
These medicines are commonly considered in homeopathy for chronic constipation, with the symptom picture traditionally associated with each. They are listed for general information, not as a prescription.
Nux vomica: frequent, ineffectual urging with a feeling of incomplete emptying, in sedentary people who take spicy food, tea, coffee or alcohol.
Bryonia alba: large, dry, hard stools with thirst and dry lips.
Alumina: no urge for stool for days, and even soft stool passed with effort.
Opium: a complete lack of urge with hard, ball-like stools and a sluggish bowel.
Lycopodium: constipation with bloating, rumbling and a feeling of fullness after little food.
The right medicine is chosen only after detailed case-taking by an experienced doctor.
Wondering which medicine is right for your chronic constipation?
Every person with chronic constipation is different, and so is the medicine that works best for them. To discover the best-suited homeopathic medicines for chronic constipation for you, consult our experts. They will study your symptoms, your past treatment history and your personality, and then find the homeopathy medicines that suit you best.
Call +91 8080 850 950 for a 1:1 personal consultation with our experts today.
Homeopathic treatment of chronic constipation at Welling Homeopathy
Homeopathic treatment of constipation offers relief without the need for lifelong medication like isabgol. It matters more to find and remove the main cause of the constipation, so a detailed consultation covers your stools and habits, your diet and water, your medicines, your other illnesses, your stress and sleep, and your reports.
You can follow the dietary advice on this page and visit a Welling Clinic near you, or consult online and get your medicines home-delivered.
Our clinical experience with this condition
Treatment of constipation needs a detailed assessment, as there are many reasons of chronic constipation, and also there can be complications of constipation is not relieved soon. Specially formulated Homeopathy treatment for constipation can help you get long-term recovery from constipation and also stop any complications. For more detail on our treatment of constipation visit our clinic or consult online for a detailed assessment by our specialist.
Why Welling Homeopathy Treatment For Chronic Constipation?
Custom-made Homeopathy medicines for Constipation are proven to cure chronic constipation in our patients of over 108 countries,
The homeopathy treatment for constipation can help you get cured and stop all major symptoms of constipation like fullness, pain while passing stools, bloating, uneasiness and piles,
The treatment helps cure the root cause of constipation because usually some other illness or some other medicines causes chronic constipation,
Overuse of laxatives can cause additional side effects including worsening of constipation,
You get faster relief due to our custom-made homeopathy medicines as compared to traditional Homeopathy.
Homeopathy treatment of constipation offers complete relief from constipation without the need for lifelong medication like isabgol. Its more important, if you can get rid of the root cause or main cause that is causing constipation and help you live a happier life. Welling Clinic specialises in the treatment of constipation, with custom-made homeopathy medicines for you, with specially formulated Homeopathy treatment for constipation.
Visit a Welling Clinic near you or call +91 8080 850 950 to consult online and get your medicines home-delivered according to our specially formulated Homeopathy treatment of constipation.
It needs to be rectified early and nothing like Dr.Welling’s specially formulated Homeopathy treatment for Chronic constipation for a complete cure from it.
Visit of the Welling Clinics near you or contact our specialist online for complete cure of chronic constipation.
Homeopathy is offered here as individualised, supportive care alongside your current treatment. Please do not stop, skip or change any prescribed medicine on your own; any change should be discussed with the doctor who prescribed it and with our specialists.
Dr. Sourabh Welling and the Welling Homeopathy team have over 25 years of experience treating patients, in our Mumbai clinics and online. The earlier you meet our specialists, the sooner your treatment can be planned around you.
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Self-care and lifestyle tips
These measures support general health and may ease symptoms, but they do not replace treatment when it is needed.
- Eat plenty of fibre from fruit, vegetables, salads, dal, oats and whole grains, and increase it gradually.
- Drink enough water through the day and take warm water or lemon water in the morning.
- Set a regular time for the toilet, ideally after breakfast, and do not delay the urge.
- Raise your feet on a small stool when sitting on the toilet.
- Walk or do other exercise every day.
- Do not use laxatives regularly without medical advice, and check whether any medicine you take could be the cause.
Chronic constipation treatment in Mumbai at Welling Homeopathy
If you are looking for chronic constipation treatment in Mumbai, you can consult Dr. Sourabh Welling, M.D., and the senior specialists of Welling Homeopathy at our Mumbai clinics, or consult online from anywhere in India and abroad. Our doctors begin with a detailed case-taking so that your treatment is custom-made for you. See the Contact page for current clinic addresses and hours, or call +91 8080 850 950.
Frequently asked questions about chronic constipation
1. What is the homeopathic treatment for constipation?
Homeopathic treatment is individualised: the medicine is chosen after detailed case-taking, based on the type of stool, your habits and general health. Nux vomica, Bryonia, Alumina and Lycopodium are among those traditionally considered.
2. Why is constipation more common in old age?
The bowel moves more slowly, the muscles around the anus weaken and medicines taken for other conditions can add to the problem.
3. Is it harmful to use laxatives often?
Overuse of laxatives can cause side effects, including dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and worsening of constipation, so they should be used only on medical advice.
4. Can constipation cause piles and fissures?
Yes. Straining with hard stool is a major cause of piles and anal fissures, which is why softening the stool matters.
5. Which illnesses and medicines cause constipation?
An underactive thyroid, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome and medicines such as iron, calcium, antacids and some painkillers and antidepressants can all cause it.
6. Can I consult Welling Homeopathy online for constipation?
Yes. You can share your history and consult our specialists online from anywhere, with medicines home-delivered. We have been consulting patients online for 25 years.
7. Which is the best homeopathic medicine for chronic constipation?
There is no single best homeopathic medicine for chronic constipation. Nux vomica, Bryonia, Alumina, Opium and Lycopodium are among the medicines traditionally considered, but the right medicine depends on your symptoms, what brings them on or eases them, your general health and your personality. At Welling Homeopathy our specialists choose it after a detailed case-taking, so please consult them rather than choosing a medicine yourself.
8. How long does homeopathic treatment for chronic constipation take?
The duration depends on how long you have had chronic constipation, how severe it is, what treatment you have already taken and your general health. Some people notice a change in their symptoms within weeks, while others need several months of regular follow-up. Your specialist will explain what to expect at your first consultation and review your progress at each follow-up.
9. Is it safe to take homeopathic medicines along with my current medicines for chronic constipation?
Homeopathic medicines are highly diluted and are not known to interfere with other medicines, but you should always tell your doctor and our specialists about everything you take. Please do not stop, skip or change any prescribed medicine on your own; any change should be discussed with the doctor who prescribed it.
10. What are the early signs of chronic constipation?
Hard stools with straining, going less than three times a week, a feeling of incomplete emptying and bloating are the usual early signs of constipation.
11. What should I eat or avoid if I have chronic constipation?
Eat plenty of fibre from fruit, vegetables, salads, dal and whole grains, with enough water, and take warm water in the morning. Limit refined flour and processed food.
12. What is the difference between conventional and homeopathic treatment of chronic constipation?
Conventional treatment of constipation uses fibre, fluids, isabgol and laxatives, with a review of the underlying cause and medicines. Homeopathic treatment, in contrast, is individualised: the medicine is chosen for you as a whole person, after detailed case-taking, and is offered alongside the conventional care that your doctor advises.
13. Who is the best homeopathy doctor for chronic constipation in Mumbai?
Dr. Sourabh Welling, M.D., founder of Welling Homeopathy, Mumbai, who has over 25 years of experience, treats chronic constipation with individualised homeopathic care, together with a team of senior specialists. You can consult him and the team at our Mumbai clinics or online.
14. Where can I get chronic constipation treatment in Mumbai, or consult online from outside India?
You can consult Welling Homeopathy at our clinics in Mumbai, or online by video or phone from anywhere in India and from other countries, where customised medicines are shipped where applicable and permitted. Call +91 8080 850 950 or book through our website.
15. When is constipation considered chronic?
When bowel movements are infrequent (fewer than three a week), hard or difficult for several months.
16. Are laxatives safe for long-term use?
Bulk and osmotic laxatives are generally safe; stimulant laxatives should not be used daily without advice.
17. When should I worry about constipation?
With blood in the stool, weight loss, anaemia, severe pain or a recent change in bowel habit after 40.
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Disclaimer: this page is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary from person to person.
