Question

Distinguish between constipation and indigestion. Mention their major causes.

Answer 1

Constipation is characterised by small amounts of hard, drybowel movements usually fever than three times a week. In constipation, the faeces are retained within the rectum as the bowel movement occurs irregularly. The causes for constipation involve water deficiency, lack of roughage in diet, spasm of colon, lack of exercise, emotional stress and certain drugs, Indigestion is the condition in which the food is not properly digested leading to a feeling of fullness. The cause of indigestion are inadequate enzyme secretion, anxiety, food poisoning, over eating and spicy food consumption.