STRESS AND CONSTIPATION (VIBANDHA) - CRITICAL REVIEW

Dipashri Borse Deep

doi:10.52482/ayurline.v5i04.569

Abstract

Thoughts and emotions triggered by stress can have an effect on stomach and bowel movement. Physical signs and symptoms of stress overload include chest pain, rapid heartbeat, loss of sexual drive, diarrhoea/ constipation. In this article we have tried to enlighten the association of stress and constipation. The mainly observed clinical features of Vibandha are Hard Stools, Excessive Straining, Sense of Incomplete Evacuation, Flatulence and Lower Abdominal Fullness. The stress hormone may contribute to constipation.

Highlights

The equilibrium of body and mind creates happiness while its imbalance causes the unhappiness i.e. Disease
It refers to bowel movements that are infrequent or hard to pass and is a general term used to indicate fewer bowel movements, Solidified hard stools, painful defecation and feeling of bloating, abdominal discomfort or incomplete elimination
Constipation is a common cause of painful defecation

Summary

INTRODUCTION

The equilibrium of body and mind creates happiness while its imbalance causes the unhappiness i.e. Disease. Stress and strains of Urbanization (Modern life styles), feeling of uncertainty and insecurity, fast running life, competition in every fields, poor hygiene are the main factors for malfunctioning of mind & body.In this article, we have tried to enlighten some of the possible links between stress and constipation. Constipation is a common cause of painful defecation. This permeability allows inflammatory compounds to come into the intestines, which can lead to a feeling of abdominal fullness — a common complaint among people who struggle with constipation. Central nervous system will continuously interpret as being under constant physical threat and the continued slow movement in gut will translate into constipation becoming a chronic condition as well, causing physical and mental duress

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