Causes Of Stomach Spasms

Constipation

Constipation describes when an individual's bowel movements are less frequent than they should be, and stool becomes too hard to pass as a result. An individual is considered constipated when they have fewer than three bowel movements in a week. The large intestine is responsible for the absorption of fluid from its contents, and the longer the contents stay in the large intestine, the more fluid will be absorbed. No matter the cause of an individual's constipation, spasms of the intestine and abdominal muscles will most likely occur. These spasms are used as a mechanism for the body to move the stool along the digestive tract faster and more efficiently. Stomach spasms that occur due to constipation are likely to be persistent until the hard stool is passed from the body.

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