How to treat constipation

Constipation is a very common problem in life. Many people have this phenomenon, especially for the elderly. Because of the degeneration of function, this problem occurs. There are some good treatments for constipation in the elderly, but dietary treatment is still the best. How to treat constipation in young people? It also depends on the condition of constipation. What is the best way to treat constipation?

Many people don’t know much about how to treat constipation. Experts have given detailed introductions on this issue, so that we can have a good understanding of this issue. There are also unique treatment methods for constipation.

How to treat constipation:

General dietary therapy, the amount of fluid and fiber in the diet are key to preventing and treating constipation. You should drink at least 6 cups of water every day, but drinking water alone cannot completely solve the problem. You also need to ensure adequate intake of dietary fiber. To effectively prevent constipation, you need to eat at least 25 grams of dietary fiber every day. Foods rich in fiber include apples, cauliflower, pears, whole noodles, various beans, prunes, raisins, blackberries, etc. One principle is to eat whole grains regularly and eat more vegetables and fruits.

Pay attention to whether the medicines you take on a regular basis can cause constipation. Many medicines have side effects that cause constipation. People who take medication regularly should pay attention to the instructions on the medication, such as many medications for treating high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, calcium supplements, etc.

Eat more plums. Plum is a kind of fruit. There is a Chinese saying that goes "Peach nourishes people, apricot hurts people, and people lying under a plum tree will die." It roughly means that you should not eat too many plums as it is bad for your health. But in Western society, many "grandma's secret recipes" say that plums are a good thing for treating constipation. This may be related to the different varieties of plums. The so-called "plum" or "prunes" are all plums. Drinking a few glasses of prune juice every day can have a good effect on many stubborn constipation. The principle is that plum skin contains a substance that stimulates intestinal peristalsis, that is, plums can stimulate intestinal peristalsis, thereby stimulating defecation. Eating peeled plums will not have this effect.

The effect of flaxseed. Flaxseed is rich in soluble dietary fiber. Half a spoonful of flaxseed every day has a very good effect on constipation for many people.

Chewing sugar-free gum can promote bowel movements. Some people may have diarrhea after chewing gum, which is a good effect for people with constipation. Because many additives in chewing gum, such as maltitol, maltitol, mannitol, etc., cannot be absorbed by the intestines, but can absorb a certain amount of water, so they have the effect of moisturizing the intestines and promoting defecation.

If the above doesn't work, you can only go to the hospital. The recommended treatment method is colon hydrotherapy

"Colon hydrotherapy" is an internationally popular new detoxification health care method, which uses professional colon cleansing equipment to remove toxins from the body and regularly clean the body. The treatment is performed by professional medical staff and lasts about 50 minutes each time. Through the impact massage of warm water, the peristalsis of the intestines is improved. The client can see the waste being discharged from his intestines through a transparent tube. The whole process is safe and effective, and no medication is required. Generally speaking, an adult can eliminate about 5-10 pounds of waste after colon cleansing, allowing excess sugar and fat accumulated in the body to be "lost", and consuming a lot of physical energy, which speeds up blood circulation and makes fat cells active, thereby promoting the decomposition and dissolution of fat and its excretion from the body.

Through the above introduction, we have a good understanding of how to treat constipation. Therefore, you can choose the above methods for the treatment of constipation. However, it should be noted that when choosing drugs to treat constipation, it cannot be used for a long time, as this will cause some damage to human health.