Intestinal Diseases With Constipation

Constipation is difficulty with or an inability to pass bowel movements. It can be painful, distressing and embarrassing. The causes of constipation include dietary and lifestyle factors, certain medical conditions and problems with the intestines. Intestinal diseases can arise from mechanical causes such as a blockage of the intestine, or other causes such as nerve disorders or inflammation.

IBS

• Irritable bowel syndrome is an intestinal disease that causes constipation that alternates with diarrhea as well as cramps and bloating.

Diverticulosis

• Diverticulosis is when small pouches of the intestines become inflamed and swell, becoming infected and can cause constipation due to the inability of food to pass through.

Rectal Ulcers

• Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome is an intestinal disorder involving ulcers or polyp-like growths around the rectum and is associated with constipation.

Volvulus

• Volvulus is when parts of the small intestine become twisted and as a result, food is unable to go through, resulting in constipation.

Intestinal Obstructions

• Intestinal obstructions may be caused by tumors, hernias or adhesions of tissue and according to the Mayo Clinic can cause abdominal pain, swelling and constipation.

Hirschprung disease

• Constipation in children could be caused by Hirschsprung disease, which is a birth defect resulting from missing nerves in the bowels.

Colon Cancer

• Tumors of colon cancer may cause obstructions in the bowels or partially block the intestines and cause constipation.