Elderly people who are often constipated can promote defecation by adjusting their dietary structure, developing good defecation habits, moderately increasing the amount of exercise, and taking oral medication if necessary.
1. Adjust the dietary structure: increase the amount of food rich in dietary fiber, such as fresh vegetables, fruits, coarse grains, etc., and usually drink more water, which can soften the stool and promote defecation.
2. Good defecation habits: try to develop the habit of defecation once a day, shorten the time of defecation, squatting soon, washing the anus with warm water or warm water sitz bath after defecation.
3. Increase the amount of exercise: moderate and gentle exercise can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, which can help the discharge of stools.
4. Oral laxative drugs: When constipation is serious, you can use laxative drugs, such as lactulose oral solution.
The above drugs are recommended to be used under the guidance of a professional physician. Elderly people often constipation, it is recommended to timely hospital consultation, clear specific causes for treatment, so as not to delay the condition.