Warnings

These pages are intended for sufferers who have had their ailment professionally diagnosed by a qualified medical practitioner...

These pages are intended for sufferers who have had their ailment professionally diagnosed by a qualified medical practitioner. Self Diagnosis can be extremely dangerous as many serious conditions can mimic more simple ones. If you are not satisfied with the results from one doctor, be confident and ask for a second opinion. Doctors are only human, their knowledge cannot be all-encompassing and we all make mistakes.
Make sure you have read the pages on Aloe Vera side effects, who can use Aloe Vera and good quality Aloe Vera first.
If you are currently on medication or undergoing medical treatment consult your doctor first.

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Can Aloe Vera cure, help, treat or prevent Constipation?

The following information is for humans with Constipation

Introduction to Constipation

Constipation is a medical condition where the sufferer has painful or infrequent bowel movement.

It can be caused by poor diet, the side effects of medications or hormones but also by problems in the physical body of individuals. Aloe Vera will not be completely effective against this latter cause (where surgery may be required) although it may help.

Note that Constipation is not the same as Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Using Aloe Vera for Constipation

Important Note:
This text refers to Aloe Vera as defined on our page Good Quality Aloe Vera. We also strongly recommend you read the FAQ: How Much Aloe Vera Should I Drink?

How long will it take for Aloe Vera to work with Constipation?

The time it takes to experience relief varies from person to person with some seeing benefits within a few months and others needing far more patience.

As a general rule of thumb allow one month for every year that you have suffered constipation.