Constipation refers to an infrequent bowel movement or difficulty in passing stool. Infrequent bowel movement means passing less than three stools a week. Other indicative symptoms are hard stool, insufficient stool, unsatisfactory stool or a feeling of incomplete bowel evacuation, strain on passing stool and in extreme cases, a need to use fingers to remove stool in small kids.
Homeopathy has proven to be highly effective in treating cases of constipation. Homeopathic medicines along with dietary and lifestyle management help magnificently in different constipation types ranging from passage of hard stool, to unsatisfactory stool, passing stools infrequently, to the sensation of incomplete bowel evacuation. Any associated symptoms like gas, bloating of the abdomen, pain in the abdomen, headache, and nausea are also taken care of with these medicines. Homeopathic medicines are suitable to treat constipation in persons of all age groups.
Homeopathy can treat constipation from the roots. Homeopathic medicines help to improve bowel movement which is sluggish in constipation cases. These also act as stool softeners thus preventing straining to pass stool and aiding easy and smooth stool passage.
Homeopathy is the best choice to offer a natural, safe treatment for cases of constipation as it uses natural remedies free of any chemicals and synthetic matter. Unlike mainstream medicine which uses laxatives to treat constipation and carries the risk of dependency, homeopathic medicines are non-habit-forming and under no circumstances cause any type of side effects. Once started, homeopathy will slowly and gradually reduce your dependency on laxatives.
Acute as well as chronic (long-term cases of constipation are known to respond wonderfully well to homeopathic treatment. Homeopathy is also highly beneficial to manage piles and anal fissures that may result from long-term constipation.
Homeopathy is a symptom-based science so to treat constipation medicines are to be selected as per peculiar and unique characteristic symptoms in each case of constipation. Therefore the homeopathic practitioner will study the symptoms in detail, identify and evaluate the important symptoms and then select the appropriate medicine that will suit any given case of constipation.
Top 5 Homeopathic Medicines for Constipation
The best medicines for treating constipation are Nux Vomica, Bryonia Alba, Alumina, Opium and Alumen.
1. Nux Vomica – For Constipation With Constant Ineffectual Urge For Stool
Nux Vomica is one of the most frequently used medicines for treating constipation with a constant ineffectual urge to pass stool. A person who needs Nux Vomica passes insufficient, scanty stool, very frequently. The stool is unsatisfactory. Even after passing stool many times a day, there is a never ‘got done’ feeling. Abdomen pain may arise along with constipation. Nux Vomica is also a good choice of medicine for treating constipation in persons with a sedentary lifestyle (inactive lifestyle with prolonged sitting with little or no physical activity). More importantly, it also effectively treats piles with constipation.
When to use Nux Vomica?
This medicine can be used in persons who have constipation with constant ineffectual urge to pass stool and even after passing stool several times a day, do not have a satisfactory feeling.
How to use Nux Vomica?
This medicine is used in different potencies like 30C, 200C, 1M. Initially, it is best to use Nux vomica 30C twice or thrice a day. Higher potencies can be used afterward after consulting a homeopathic doctor.
2. Bryonia Alba – For Dry, Hard, Stool In Lump Form
For constipation with a hard, dry stool that passes in lumps, Bryonia Alba is considered one of the best medicines. The stool is dry as if burnt and is passed with much difficulty. Abdominal distension is also noted in some cases. Headache due to constipation may also be effectively treated with Bryonia Alba.
When to use Bryonia Alba?
The main characteristic feature guiding use of Bryonia Alba is hard dry stool passed in lump form.
How to use Bryonia Alba?
Bryonia Alba 30C can be taken two to three times a day.
3. Alumina – For Constipation With No Urge To Pass Stool For Days
Alumina is another highly beneficial medicine when there is the absence of the urge to pass stool for days together. The person needing Alumina will go days without passing stool. The action of the intestine is extremely slow and sluggish. The stool is passed only when there is a large accumulation of fecal matter in the intestine. Another important symptom of using Alumina is excessive straining to pass stool even when the stool is soft. Alumina is also one of the majorly indicated medicines for constipation in children, infants (babies less than one year of age), bottle-fed babies, and elderly persons.
When to use Alumina?
Its use can be considered in persons who have no urge to pass stool for days together.
How to use Alumina?
The most frequently recommended dose of this medicine is Alumina 30C once or twice a day.
4. Opium – For Dry, Hard Stool In Form Of Balls
Opium works well in cases of constipation where the stool is hard, dry, and passed in a ball-like form. There is also a lack of urge to pass stool. In addition, Opium is also the medicine for constipation where the person has been taking laxatives (medicines that increase bowel movement and relieve constipation) to pass stool for a long time.
When to use Opium?
This medicine can be used when stool is hard, dry and passed in ball-like form.
How to use Opium?
One may use this medicine in 30C potency once or twice a day.
5. Alumen – For Extremely Hard Stool Like Stone
Alumen is a well-indicated medicine for constipation when stool is extremely hard like a stone. Passing of stool is very difficult and is attended with some blood in it. After passing stool, intense pain is felt in the rectum.
When to use Alumen?
Alumen is the best choice of medicine when the stool is exceedingly hard like a stone.
How to use Alumen?
Though it can be used in both low and high potencies, the most commonly used is 30C potency. Alumen 30C can be taken two to three times a day.
Note One can take the above medicines for constipation for about one to two months in the above-mentioned doses only. Always consider the advice of a homeopathic expert if no improvement is seen, or to continue taking these beyond 2 months, or if you wish to increase the potency/dose.
Causes and Pathophysiology
Our colon (large intestine) is 3 to 5 feet long and its wall is lined by muscle layers. The colon absorbs water and salts from the waste received from the small intestine creating a solid matter stool, storing stool until it is expelled from the body, and muscle contractions in the colon propel the stool towards the rectum to be thrown out of the body. Several nerves and hormones control the motility of the colon. When the stool fills and distends the rectum, the internal anal sphincter relaxes and the need to defecate is felt. This is followed by the contraction of rectal muscles and simultaneous relaxation of the external anal sphincter and puborectalis muscle that opens the anus and expels stool. Constipation can occur if the muscle contractions of colon are slow and sluggish which gives the colon more time to absorb water from waste resulting in dry and hard stool which is difficult to push out. Also, constipation can arise if there is a problem with the nerves that signal contraction of the colon and rectum and control muscles required for defection, or there is some blockage in the colon or rectum.
Predisposing Factors Behind Constipation
Many factors predispose a person to constipation. A diet low in fiber, a sedentary lifestyle and decreased physical activity, decreased liquid intake, old age, taking calcium/iron supplements, overuse of medicines (such as antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and laxatives) and stress also predispose one towards constipation. It is a common complaint among women during pregnancy. Medical conditions linked with constipation are diabetes mellitus, spinal cord lesions, hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), depression, and irritable bowel syndrome (a disorder of the large intestine that causes constipation or diarrhea or an alternation between these along with gas, bloating, and stomach cramps)
Are There Any Other Associated Symptoms With Constipation?
Yes, several different symptoms may cause constipation. These are gas in the abdomen, bloating or distension of the abdomen, pain in the abdomen, headache, and nausea. Bleeding may occur while passing stool due to fissures/piles as a result of constipation or from passing hard stool. Other attending features include pain and burning sensation in the rectum while passing stool which may continue even after passing stool.
Frequently Asked Questions
1.Does long-standing constipation lead to complications?
Yes, long-standing constipation may lead to piles, anal fissures, and rectal prolapse. Abdominal hernia (inguinal hernia/umbilical hernia) may also arise from long-standing constipation. Piles refers to swollen and dilated veins in the rectal canal or anus. An anal fissure refers to a tear in the tissue lining of the anus. Rectal prolapse refers to the protrusion of a part or the entire rectum from the anus. An abdominal hernia is the protrusion of an organ through the abdominal wall or cavity which normally contains it.
2. I pass a hard stool with blood, what could the cause be?
Passing a hard stool with blood points towards two conditions –anal fissures or piles. Kindly consult a physician to confirm the diagnosis.
3. In my case, constipation is accompanied by a lot of gas and distension of the abdomen. What does that indicate?
Excessive gas and distended abdomen with constipation could indicate irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) which is a functional bowel disorder without any pathological changes in bowels. In irritable bowel syndrome, constipation/diarrhea can predominate or alternate. Other symptoms include a bloated abdomen, gas, cramps in the abdomen, and mucus in stool. Kindly check with a physician for confirmation.
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Hi Dr Sharma,
I’m suffering from constipation due to neurogenic bowel and bladder as well as due to pain meds (OIC).
Kindly help and prescribe me. Thanks
Sir meri age 18 thi or us se pehle mujhe iss prakar ki koi samasya nhi thi fir mujhe achanak kabj ho gya or ab ye thik nhi ho Raha hai jis ki bjh se main hmesha Bahut disturb rhti hu or is kabj ke liye maine bahut tarah ki allopathic or homoeopathic medicine Li pr jb tk madicine leti hu tb tk aaram rhta hai or fir dobara se sari problems shuru ho jati hai sir please mujhe btaiye ki itni km age mein mujhe ye sari problems kyu ho rhi hai or kaise main inko bilkul thik kr skti hu,, please sir I request you mujhe kuchh aisa upay ya madicine btaiye jis se mai bilkul thik ho jau ☹️🙏
Priya Kumari says:
October 13, 2023 at 8:11 am
Sir meri age 18 thi or us se pehle mujhe iss prakar ki koi samasya nhi thi fir mujhe achanak kabj ho gya or ab ye thik nhi ho Raha hai jis ki bjh se main hmesha Bahut disturb rhti hu or is kabj ke liye maine bahut tarah ki allopathic or homoeopathic medicine Li pr jb tk madicine leti hu tb tk aaram rhta hai or fir dobara se sari problems shuru ho jati hai sir please mujhe btaiye ki itni km age mein mujhe ye sari problems kyu ho rhi hai or kaise main inko bilkul thik kr skti hu,, please sir I request you mujhe kuchh aisa upay ya madicine btaiye jis se mai bilkul thik ho jau 🙏
सर मेरा पेट प्रतिदिन साफ नही होता,अल्टरनेट होताहै। गैस,कब्ज,से परेशान रहता हू।बहुत सारे टेस्ट एवं गैस्टरोलाजिस्ट से इलाज कयी बर्ष से करवाया कोई राहत नही मिला।
केवल पूरी तरह से स्टूल आत से बाहर निकल जाय तो पूरा फ्रेशनेस एवं कोई दिक्कत नही होती।
hii sir
my daughter is suffering from chronic constipation from last 5 six months she doesn’t feel feel the urge to pass stool fir several days(4 -5days ) nd when she passes she puts a lot if pressure nd pain.i hv given her several medications According to my doctors advice but it’s not helping her.please suggest me some effective measure as I am feeling helpless seeing my child in this condition she is 3 nd half year old.
Dear Dr Sharma,
I am suffering from regular spasmodic pain under the left side ribs and extending up the back. This pain can only be relieved by lying flat or drawing the left knee up tight against the chest. I also suffer constipation, irregular small hard bowel movements with perhaps 4 or 5 days with no movement. It feels like a blockage or bowel twist.
My medical history includes 4 caesarean operation, gallbladder removal, a prolapsed disc and 3 vertebrae breaks in my back, perhaps causing nerve damage.
I would very much appreciate your help.
Looking for valuable and effective advice for the 80 years old man , Diabetic and kidney patient . 20Days back he hade Hernia successful operation . He cand take all kinds of vegetable due to Kinney patient. Long time he has taken HOMIO MEDICIN for check citrinin under control .
pls. advice me the best homio medicine for him.
Hello sir i have the urge to pass the stool but my stool becomes like a big ball or bulky which makes it difficult to pass from anus.The size of stool is bigger not hard .Kindly suggest some medicine.
HARE KRISHNA
Dr. Drishti,
Well 84 years man facing facing chronic constipation with hard stools. Stool not passing out. and retreats. Stone hard.
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Hare krishna money
Dubai
What’s app number 971 50 843 8858
Thank you for including potencies. Very helpful. 👍
Dear Dr Sharma, I am suffering with severe constipation since last 2 years. I don’t have urge at all. I consulted several homeopathic doctors here but no improvement. Aurvedic medicines are effective
but slowly losing their effects. I am very depressed. Loss of weight is there. Please suggest a medicines.
Thanks.
Patanjali का शुद्धि चूर्ण सप्ताह में एक दो बार और त्रिफला रोजाना लें।
खाना खाने के 3 घंटा बाद मेरा पेट फूल जाता हैं, लैट्रिन जाने कि जल्दी रहती हैं, लेकिन पेट पूरी तरह से साफ नही होता है, और पतला पैखाना होता है, पैखाना होने के बाद भी पेट में गैस बना रहता हैं, बहुत कमजोरी रहती हैं
Alumina suited me 100 percent, my chronic constipation was cured but it worked only for 2 months, now when I take Alumina 200, it doesn’t work at all. I chose this medicine because my mental symptoms were matching with it. Please advise how should I take it, in what potency, how many drops, how many days? Please guide me. Thank u doctor.
2 वर्ष से कब्ज़ है दवा लेने से पेट साफ होता है कोई होमियोपैथिक दवाई बताएं। धन्यवाद
Sir i have too much constipetion and is every day stool very hard black not passing when i eat qayam churna the stool passes when stop qayam churna again same problem
dr sharma sir my name is mr.satyam age-53 yrs. suffering from mylomeningocele-spina.bifida since
my birth year. this is a neuro-disability before birth. i am a wheel chair user. for last 5 years i am suffering
from chronic constipation. prescribe me the best & safe homeo-medicine to me
by mail
thanks
mr.satyam shah-borivali-w, mumbai
50 years a Paraplegic age 70, really struggle with constipation
Use anal irrigation system to help remove stool but that doesn’t help with constipation
Eat healthy, not overweight
Been using nux vom
I can make my own remedies
Have been using laxatives as on holiday
Now have watery stool
Not been normal for 4 days
Making me very anxious
Thinking of trying bryonia
Thankyou
I have constipation since many years say chronic
Can you cure my constipation.
Dear Sir ,
I am 78 years young. For the past 5years I have been taking PetSafa for easy bowl movement. It does work. But I intend to leave it. I lead a fairly active life.
Can you suggest some homeopathic medicine.
Regards
Sir,
If you are satisfied with petasafa for the last 5yeas
and there is no side effects , there is no point switching over to homeopathy. As you know homeopathy may work for sometime and the same medicine may not work next time. I myself have tried many a times. It works sometimes. Homeopathy is not a permanent cure as it is claimed . But it is very convenient. One day I tried with 5 no’s of experienced homeopaths of my city , for my IBS with constipation They wrote 4 different medicine. Two homeopath wrote Lycopodium-200 .I took it for 15 days. No satisfactory results.. Thank u young man. Be happy & continue with ur petasafa .
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Sir,
If you are satisfied with petasafa for the last 5yeas
and there is no side effects , there is no point switching over to homeopathy. As you know homeopathy may work for sometime and the same medicine may not work next time. I myself have tried many a times. It works sometimes. Homeopathy is not a permanent cure as it is claimed . But it is very convenient. One day I tried with 5 no’s of experienced homeopaths of my city , for my IBS with constipation They wrote 4 different medicine. Two homeopath wrote Lycopodium-200 .I took it for 15 days. No satisfactory results.. Thank u young man. Be happy & continue with ur petasafa .
Hi Dr. Sharma.
2014 I had an operation for small intestinal reduction. Before & since I’ve had to take something for constipation. I used Miralax with a few drops of milk thistle seed. Now I take a lot and have no results.
I have turned to digging at times. I also have just tried 3 capsules of 1500mg in the evenings with no results.
What works is
taking Nature’s Way Nurturalax for 1 day in the evening. If I take another the next evening I get Diahreea the next day.
I am asking if you have a homeopathic remedy which I could use each evening?