Constipation – How to protect ourselves from it?

If a patient does not visit a doctor in time, disease may cause serious complications. Constipation is accompanied by great discomfort, unpleasant symptoms. The situation reduces quality of life to a certain extent.

Gastroenterologist of National Center of Surgery, Eka Zalikiani discusses it with us.

Several useful advices to protect yourselves from constipation:

• Consume food enriched with vegetable fiber. Fruits and vegetables are rich in fiber. It is recommended to eat the following fruits and vegetables: apple, banana, plum, dried plum, kiwi, orange, cabbage, carrot, beet, green salad leaves, broccoli. It should be noted that the pumpkin has a particularly good effect on constipation. According to the American Association of Dietologists’ recommendation, adult should intake 20-35 grams of fiber on daily basis , and those with constipation problems - at least 30 grams;
• Include vegetable soup in your nutrition.
• Consume liquids for intestines to function normally. For an adult - at least 6 cups of liquid is recommended.
• Consume lapactic medication only in special cases. Be cautious of lapactic medication.  
• Physical activities and exercise are necessary.
• You may perform abdominal self-massage in a clockwise direction.

National Center of Surgery address: Tbilisi, Dighomi, Chachava N5.

You may contact National Center of Surgery’s call center at 577 119 119 or 2 02 25 25.

In case of any issues, you may contact gastroenterologist of National Center of Surgery, Eka Zalikiani for consultation at 555 18 97 54

Wish you health!