Why Is Constipation Viewed as a Simple Problem?

In medical and popular culture, constipation is often reduced to two causes: lack of fiber or lack of water. Proposed solutions are simple: eat more vegetables, drink more water, use laxatives. This simplification is appealing because it gives the patient a sense that the problem is understood and can be easily solved. But Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, explains that many cases of chronic constipation do not respond to these simple solutions and may even worsen with them. This means there are deeper factors controlling colon movement, beyond fiber and water. Reducing constipation to a surface problem prevents the patient from searching for the real cause and prolongs their suffering for years.

How Does Dr. Diaa Understand Colon Movement?

Colon movement (peristalsis) is not just random muscle contractions. Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, explains that colon movement depends on three integrated factors. The first factor: blood perfusion (delivery of oxygen and energy to colon muscles). If perfusion is weak due to abdominal pressure, weak heart, or blood viscosity, colon muscles do not receive enough energy to contract, remaining sluggish. The second factor: nerves supplying the colon (enteric nervous system and vagus nerve). Any disruption in nerves (due to inflammation, vitamin deficiency, or chronic stress) disrupts signals commanding the colon to move. The third factor: energy available to the cell itself. If mitochondria (cell power plants) are not working efficiently due to poor nutrition or toxins, muscle cells in the colon weaken and cannot push.

What Is the Relationship Between Nerves and Elimination?

The enteric nervous system is sometimes called the “second brain” due to its complexity and independence. The colon contains a dense network of nerves that coordinate its movement and harmonize with signals from the central nervous system via the vagus nerve. When the nervous system is in a state of chronic stress, signals change: they may inhibit colon movement (constipation) or over-activate it (diarrhea). Chronic constipation may be a sign that the nervous system is in a state of constant “suppression” or “inhibition.” Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, explains that Hirschsprung’s disease, where nerve cells are absent in part of the colon, is an extreme model showing that absence of nerves means absence of movement. In chronic functional constipation, there may not be absence of nerves, but dysfunction due to inflammation or poor perfusion.

How Can Abdominal Pressure Affect the Entire Body?

Constipation and bloating significantly increase pressure inside the abdomen. This pressure is not limited to discomfort. Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, explains that high abdominal pressure transmits in all directions. Upward: it presses on the diaphragm, reducing lung expansion space and pressing on the heart, causing shortness of breath and palpitations. Downward: it presses on the pelvis, bladder, prostate, and uterus, causing frequent urination, erectile dysfunction, or menstrual disorders. Backward: it presses on the spine and kidneys, causing back pain. Forward: it causes abdominal wall stretching and hernias. Chronic abdominal pressure is a link between constipation and symptoms that seem completely unrelated to the colon.

What Does It Mean That the Body “Does Not Move Well”?

Constipation may be a sign that the entire body suffers from “functional slowing.” Not just a slow colon, but slow muscles, slow circulation, slow nervous system, and even slow metabolism. In the Tayyibat System, chronic constipation is seen as part of a general slowing syndrome, which may include: chronic fatigue, morning lethargy, cold extremities, poor concentration, unexplained weight gain, and decreased libido. When colon movement improves (after removing inflammation-causing foods and improving perfusion), the person may notice improvement in their general energy, mood, and sleep quality, not just in their elimination. This indicates that constipation was part of a broader problem, not an isolated issue.

Where Do Perfusion and Energy Come In?

Poor perfusion (reduced blood flow) may be a hidden cause of chronic constipation. Colon muscles need oxygen and nutrients to perform their rhythmic contractions. If perfusion is weak, either due to abdominal pressure impeding blood vessels, or due to blood viscosity (increased viscosity slows flow in capillaries), or due to general circulatory weakness, the colon becomes “lazy.” Similarly, weak cellular energy (mitochondrial dysfunction) means muscle cells cannot produce enough ATP for contraction. This explains why some chronic constipation sufferers feel significant improvement when they begin improving their perfusion (through simple exercise, deep breathing, reducing abdominal pressure) and not just by changing food.

What Does Hirschsprung Explain in This Context?

Hirschsprung’s disease is a rare congenital condition where a child is born without nerve cells (ganglia) in part of the colon, usually the lower part. The area lacking nerves cannot contract, blocking stool passage, causing severe constipation from birth. Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, uses this example to illustrate the importance of nerves in colon movement. In chronic functional constipation in adults, there may not be absence of nerves, but there may be “functional disruption” of these nerves due to: chronic inflammation (from irritating foods), poor perfusion (reduced blood flow), or accumulated toxins (from poor digestion). This understanding directs treatment toward removing inflammatory causes and improving perfusion, not just toward laxatives.

Why Does Elimination Affect a Person’s Sense of Energy and Comfort?

The relationship between the colon and energy is not just a metaphor. A colon full of stagnant waste creates a mechanical and inflammatory burden on the entire body. A stretched colon wall sends distress signals to the brain via the vagus nerve, causing chronic fatigue and brain fog. Bacteria in the colon, when waste remains for long periods, multiply and produce toxins (indole, skatole, ammonia) that may increase mild inflammation and suppress energy. Relieving this burden, by emptying the colon and improving its movement, allows the body to redirect its energy to other functions instead of being occupied with accumulated waste. Many patients who overcome their chronic constipation describe a feeling of lightness, mental clarity, and increased energy, not just abdominal relief.

Conclusion

Constipation in the Tayyibat System is not just a simple digestive symptom; it may be a sign of broader disruption in the body’s movement and functions. Colon movement depends on blood perfusion, supplying nerves, and cellular energy. Weakness in any of these factors may lead to chronic constipation unresponsive to fiber and water alone. Abdominal pressure resulting from constipation and bloating affects the diaphragm, heart, lungs, pelvis, and spine, causing symptoms seemingly far from the colon. Chronic constipation may be part of a general slowing syndrome (fatigue, lethargy, cold extremities, poor concentration). Hirschsprung’s disease illustrates the importance of nerves in colon movement. Improving perfusion, energy, and the nervous system is key to treating functional constipation, not just emptying the colon.

Read Also

• What is the Tayyibat System?
• List of Forbidden and Allowed Foods in the Tayyibat System
• Biography of Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi
• Download the Tayyibat System PDF

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