Chronic constipation is not only discomforting but also has serious health consequences. Approximately, 20 per cent of people between the ages of 45-65 suffer from this chronic constipation and have the chance of suffering from complications like piles (hemorrhoids) and anal fissures. In severe cases, excessive straining due to constipation can cause blood clotting, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Addressing constipation is essential to enhance the quality of life.

Chronic constipation means infrequent, difficult, or painful bowel movements lasting for weeks or longer. Symptoms are bloating, abdominal pain, straining during bowel movements, and a feeling of incomplete evacuation. If left untreated, the excessive pressure can damage rectal tissues, causing hemorrhoids (piles) and anal fissures which are small tears in the anal lining that lead to pain and bleeding.