Treating constipation needs to be a thorough exercise.
If you are not eating well there is little point in trying any treatment.
This needs to be addressed first.
It's only when this is not the complete answer to your problems, that treatment should be considered.
Constipation can come about from a variety of circumstances.
Diet is the most common reason.
Travelling can be another reason.
Constipation can occur during pregnancy.
Babies on mother's milk can suffer from constipation.
The homeopathic medicine Nux vomica covers many different causes of constipation.
Often, when your routine is interrupted, such as when travelling or on holiday, you find it difficult to empty your bowels regularly.
However, what is more important is your unique and personal symptoms.
The bowel symptoms of Nux vomica are a constant, ineffective urge.
Small amounts are passed which give you temporary relief.
But the urge returns quickly.
You constantly have an 'unfinished' feeling.
Sometimes the passing of the stool can be painful, so you try to avoid going, making the situation much worse.
All too often, you may have hemorrhoids which are blind, but extremely itchy.
Treating constipation with Nux vomica may well resolve a few other problems you may have, too.
Colic can sometimes accompany the constipation and the medicine may see an end to this.
Typically the colic makes you irritable, even angry.
The pain can be sharp or cramping in nature.
Warmth, such as applied heat or a hot drink, temporarily relieves the pain.
Babies may arch their back when they have colic.
If they also have constipation, and warmth gives their colic temporary relief, then Nux vomica may resolve both conditions.