Constipation is passage of small amounts of hard, dry bowel movements, usually fewer than three times a week. People who are constipated may find it difficult and painful to have a bowel movement. Other symptoms of constipation include feeling bloated, uncomfortable, and sluggish. Constipation – CAUSE Common causes of constipation are – not enough fiber in the diet – not enough liquids – lack of exercise – medications – irritable bowel syndrome – changes in life or routine such as pregnancy, older age, and travel – abuse of laxatives – ignoring the urge to have a bowel movement – specific diseases such as stroke – problems with the colon and rectum – problems with intestinal function (chronic idiopathic constipation) Constipation – Homeopathy Treatment & Homeopathic Remedies Nux vomica [Nux.v]  Perhaps no remedy in the Materia Medica is oftener prescribed for anything than is Nux vomica for constipation. Nux vomica has peculiar and characteristic indications read more [...]