Countering Rhett Syndrome And Constipation
With Fiber
Rhett Syndrome and constipation are often very
frustrating bedfellows. The reason those suffering with Rhett
Syndrome are more prone to constipation relates to neurological
messages that are not being sent properly. You see, the overall
issue caused by Rhett Syndrome is a wearing down of the neurological
system in the body. Many people who suffer with Rhett Syndrome
have mobility issues, speech issues, and other nerve related
problems. This also translates into constipation.
The Rhett Syndrome and constipation marriage is
doubly frustrating. The reason for this is that in addition
to mobility and other issues being caused by the illness itself,
now that person is struggling with the discomfort and even pain
and frustration of constipation. While you cannot completely
cure the constipation that may be caused by the neurological
side effects of Rhett Syndrome, you can lessen the chance of
bad bouts of constipation by adding the healthy benefits of
fiber to their regular diet.
Fiber is a natural constipation fighter. The reason
for this is as fiber makes its way through your system, it acts
as a cleaner. This means it will remove any of the blocked waste
that is in your system and help more easily move this out of
your body. By adding fiber to a diet, one can be less likely
to have severe instances of constipation.
Now, since those with Rhett Syndrome and constipation
are more prone to bad bouts of constipation, this could be a
way to see a bit of relief. However, the fiber alone may not
be enough. Sometimes you will need something stronger to really
get things cleared out in the first place.
Often, a colon cleanse will be necessary to begin
the process of clearing out the impacted waste. The colon cleanse
will literally work its way through the digestive tract and
clean out anything that may be holed up there. Once the system
is clean, it's time to remember the high fiber diet. The fiber
can be added to the diet, on top of the colon cleanse, to help
continue keeping waste flowing smoothly through the body.
If you are able to keep the person with Rhett
Syndrome on a high fiber diet you will lessen the chances that
they will again have to deal with the discomfort and even pain
of severe constipation that can come with this illness.