Stubborn constipation is more common in the elderly and refers to a long-term, chronic functional constipation. But some scholars believe that habitual constipation is not limited to functional constipation. It also includes colonic constipation and rectal constipation. So when suffering from stubborn constipation, it is better to go to the hospital as soon as possible to identify the cause and prescribe the right medicine. Can stubborn constipation be treated? How to treat it?
1. Comprehensive sequential therapy: For stubborn constipation, it is advisable to clear the intestines before quickly and regularly defecating. Clean the intestines with physiological saline enema, 2/d, for a total of 3/d. After clearing the intestines, examine the abdomen and take a plain film to confirm that there is no fecal impaction in the intestines. After clearing the intestines, paraffin oil, 5-15ml/d, or lactulose 15-30ml/d can be given to achieve at least 1/d bowel movement. The literature has reported that this method of treating habitual constipation by clearing the intestines, taking laxatives, and training bowel habits can achieve a success rate of 70% to 80%, but many may recur.
2. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment: Numerous literature reports indicate that traditional Chinese medicine is particularly effective in treating constipation in the elderly, such as stir frying 60g of cassia seeds, pressing powder, taking 3g each time in the morning and evening, once in the morning and once in the evening. Jiawei Zengye Tang, Shaoyao, Licorice Tang, Jiawei Ningzhutongjie Tang, Zengye Shichang Wan, and so on, from the perspective of the whole human body, use the basic theories of Qi, blood, and Heavenly Fluid, Yin and Yang organs reasonably, and use medication from different angles, which can treat both the surface and the root cause. In addition, traditional Chinese medicine theory can be applied to treat elderly constipation by using foot massage, self massage, pre anal pressing, acupoint injection, and other methods, all of which can promote the smooth flow of qi and blood and regulate bowel movements.
The natural defecation pattern is a reference standard for constipation rehabilitation. Shusu sugar produces short chain fatty acids such as acetic acid and lactic acid, which promote intestinal peristalsis, enhance intestinal motility, increase fecal moisture and maintain a certain osmotic pressure, avoiding fecal accumulation in the large intestine and forming dry stool. Thus, establish healthy and natural bowel habits.
Stubborn constipation requires daily exercise to relieve it. What should be paid attention to in daily life to eliminate stubborn constipation? 1、 Exercise appropriately to enhance physical fitness; Those who are overweight should lose weight appropriately. 2、 Maintain a regular lifestyle, maintain a calm mindset, stabilize emotions, avoid anger, and take care of and restore liver qi. Can stubborn constipation be treated? Of course it can be treated. The above are some methods I have provided, everyone can try them out.