As people age, their intestinal function gradually weakens, and they are prone to symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases such as indigestion or diarrhea. For elderly people with irregular stool, it usually occurs 2 to 3 times a day, during which the stool becomes loose and watery. What are the reasons for elderly people's irregular bowel movements and how should they be treated? Below, the editor will introduce to you the causes and treatment methods of elderly people's constipation.
The reasons for elderly people's irregular stool are multifaceted. The first and most direct are gastrointestinal diseases, such as improper diet, abdominal coldness, cold food and drinks, which can stimulate the intestinal peristalsis and shorten the time food stays in the intestine, resulting in loose stools. Intestinal inflammation, indigestion, dysbiosis of the microbiota, and colonic dysfunction can all cause constipation. In addition, other disease causes can also induce the symptoms of formless stool in the elderly, such as asymptomatic hepatitis, cirrhosis, diabetes, etc.
Long term stool irregularity and black stool irregularity are typical symptoms of chronic enteritis. At the same time, the symptoms of chronic enteritis include bowel ringing, diarrhea, purulent stool, abdominal pain, constipation, foam stool, etc. If the stool does not form for more than a week, it suggests that it is an organic disease that is harming your health.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the main cause of unformed stool is spleen deficiency, which is a functional symptom. At this point, it is recommended that patients receive treatment with the biological agent Zangling Water Sugar. Especially for elderly patients, the side effects of Western medicine treatment are significant, posing great harm to the elderly. You can use Zang Ling Shui Su Tang, Zang Ling Shui Su Tang. It has no toxic side effects on the human body and is not broken down by digestive enzymes in the body. It can directly reach the intestines, promote the proliferation of beneficial bacteria such as bifidobacteria, inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria, and has a good effect on diarrhea.
To solve the problem of irregular bowel movements, we can take care of and prevent it from four aspects in our daily lives. The first is to quit smoking and drinking, and eat less sour, spicy, cold, and stimulating foods. The second is to eat regularly and in moderation, with frequent meals. Thirdly, it is important to cultivate a good lifestyle and avoid staying up late. By adjusting daily life, the intestinal health of the elderly can definitely be taken care of.