During the lockdown, constipation is a common problem that people are facing. Digestive problems are mostly linked with our lifestyle, the foods we’ve eaten, or stress.
No wonder, it has become a popular trend during lockdown with people complaining about painful and severely constipated tummy even among those individuals without any gut abnormalities in the past.
Lockdown has changed the way we live, our lifestyles and habits. The natural process of excretion is getting disturbed with this new staying at home mainly due to poor eating timings, sleep deprivation, excessive stress and lack of physical activity.
Digestion is an important function of the body and it defines every aspect of your overall health. The actual cause behind this sudden constipation is due to the total disruption of the circadian rhythm, which is the biological clock of the body.
Stress-related digestive troubles are also on the rise as people are uncertain about the future. This indigestion condition can cause discomfort, stomach pain, and abdominal bloating.
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↗️ Headache
↗️ Neck & shoulder pain
↗️ Back pain
↗️ Upset stomach
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Staying at home because of the pandemic will likely affect each of those elements but the good news is that it is easily treatable, with the help of a few lifestyle changes.
During this period, here are some tips to handle the digestive health of yourself and your family-
- Keep yourself active: In the time of lockdown, you can perform yoga, try doing some physical exercise at home. If you have a trade-mill or a gym cycle at home feel free to use it. Try to spare at least 30-40 minutes in physical activity.
- During the rainy season, and it takes time for the body to digest food. Thus, it is advisable to have smaller and frequent meals instead of the larger ones.
- Drinking water is important for the digestive process because water aids the body to break down whatever we eat so that it can be absorbed better by the body and be used for fuel. Drinking water on an empty stomach in the morning is very beneficial for our body, both internally and externally.
- Avoid too spicy or oily food in the diet to avoid bloating. Keeping whole grains and fruits in the diet will make your diet lighter.
Constipation is something we may all have gone through at some point in time.
Insoluble fibers like whole-grain breads, pasta, and cereal can help relieve it.#SwasthaBharat #NHPIndia #HealthForAll pic.twitter.com/HaEKeLW17G— National Health Portal (@NHPINDIA) May 24, 2018
- In case of frequent constipation, you can use Isabgol 1-2 spoons with a glass of water for relief.
Digestive symptoms are usually harmless and often settle down by themselves but if it occurs frequently and causes severe pain, it’s always better to consult a doctor.
