Probiotics for constipation, is it true?

Probiotics can be used to treat constipation caused by intestinal flora disorders.
Due to gastrointestinal dysfunction caused by intestinal flora imbalance and constipation, taking probiotics can regulate the balance of intestinal flora, replenish the beneficial bacteria in the intestinal tract, and promote the nutrient absorption of food in the intestinal tract, which will improve the symptoms of constipation, and common probiotic drugs include Bifidobacterium bifidum quadruple live bacterium, lichen bacillus live bacterium, and so on.
Organic diseases such as intestinal obstruction, intestinal tumors, internal hemorrhoids and other causes of constipation, probiotic treatment is less effective, and should be based on the primary disease.
When the degree of constipation is too serious and obvious symptoms such as bloating and abdominal pain occur, only taking probiotics can not completely improve the symptoms, at this time can be combined with laxative drugs, including magnesium sulfate, lactulose, polyethylene glycol 4000 bulk, etc.. You can also choose to promote the power of drugs, including mosapride, itopride, etc..
Suffer from constipation should adjust the lifestyle, pay attention to drink more water, more moderate exercise. Please do not use medication by yourself, it is recommended to go to the hospital for consultation and standardized treatment under the guidance of the doctor.