Hi,
* Pain in left side of abdomen along with
constipation indicates -
- diminished intestinal movements due to advanced age.. the stools being held in intestines for along time.. the water within gets absorbed & cause dry /hard stools , difficult to pass ,stagnant / hard stools collected in
rectum... causing plenty of gasses/ bloating/ pain.
- Infection of bowels ( amoebic/ worms may cause constipation.
- strain to abdominal muscles while strain for motion. Over straing causes hemorrhoids.
* you can try to attain natural evacuation of bowels by-
- Specific Treatment of bowel infection after investigations / doctor's advise.
- Having high fiber diet ( vegetables, salads, fruits, avoiding refined grains/ pulses)along with lot of water through out the day. & avoiding fast foods having refined flour.
- Drinking 2 glasses of warm water first thing after getting up in morning.
- Routine walking & abdominal
muscle exercises,
Thanks.
- Forming a regular defication habit.