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When the Colon is Irritated
Many constipation occur in the context of a syndrome of “irritable bowel”. The intestine is contracting spasmodic manner, but without effectively propel the feces, causing pain and constipation (or sometimes diarrhea). This syndrome is extremely common, since it affects one in three appear more frequently in patients with anxious temperament. However, it seems that anxiety is a factor triggering the crisis, the cause of irritable bowel syndrome.
Similarly, several studies showed the frequent presence of psychological disorders (anxiety, depression, difficult social relations) in women with chronic constipation compared with women with other digestive disorders. It remains to determine the type of links between these psychological and digestive disorders.
The food could be involved, but also the special place accorded to this function, leading to the regularity of bowel movements a major concern and encouraging more often to visit. It is important to remember that constipation is not a serious disease and it does not cause intoxication, or risk of cancer or occlusion.