Speaking of constipation, as the name implies, also means poor bowel movement. In general, first start with diet, honey, high fiber diet, massage the abdomen …… If it still does not work well we can go on Mongolian medicine, such as: polyethylene glycol, hempren laxative, senna, phenolphthalein tablets …… the combination of both will be better. But for our Parkinson’s patients, medication to a certain period of time, in addition to Parkinson’s disease tremor, stiffness, these motor symptoms. There are also non-motor symptoms, called autonomic dysfunction in written language, such as constipation, depression, and sleep disorders, which are also each solid and painful. Among them, constipation is the most common, and is the main nagging object today. Constipation is defined as having fewer than 3 bowel movements per week with a clear bowel movement. More than 70% of people with Parkinson’s disease experience varying degrees of constipation. With prolonged constipation, fecal toxins are absorbed into the bloodstream, producing chronic symptoms of toxicity, most notably fatigue and weakness. It also directly affects the slow peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract, and bloating also affects the emptying of drugs from the stomach into the small intestine, and also affects drug absorption. Therefore, many Parkinson’s patients often say that the drug is not effective, if the constipation is serious, can not reach the effective blood concentration in an effective time, which is one of the reasons why the drug is not absorbed. Because Parkinson’s patients are slow to move and their activities are reduced, once they lack sufficient exercise, it is more detrimental to bowel movement, and slow bowel movement is bound to affect defecation. Then pharmacogenic constipation, that is, anticholinergic drugs and amantadine will significantly reduce intestinal motility, dopamine receptor agonists and levodopa can aggravate constipation to some extent. In the case of pharmacogenic constipation, the medications that cause constipation need to be reduced. A good number of patients take laxatives for a long time, which is not advisable. For people with Parkinson’s disease, constipation is still primarily a non-pharmacologic treatment. The following 4 small Tip hope to bring help to all the folks 1, the adjustment of the diet structure daily quantitative drinking water, such as 8 cups, 10 cups, 12 cups ……. Eat a fixed amount of food containing fiber, vegetables, beans, fruits, etc., especially with leafy stalks, cabbage, spinach, celery. Fiber can promote intestinal peristalsis, but also easy to evoke the bowel reflex, to prevent constipation, hemorrhoids. Moreover, it can also lower cholesterol and prevent many chronic diseases. In short, the benefits are greatly there. 2, adjustment of habits Develop the habit of regular bowel movements every day, daily bowel movements will avoid the time feces stays in the rectum, stick to it, bowel movements will be easy. 3, massage exercise The first is the hands from the lower edge of the rib cage of the chest from up to down massage, in the process of downward with a certain force downward pressure on the abdomen. Repeat several times, three times a day. The second is to use one hand to grab the back of the other hand, with its palm on the navel, and then in a clockwise direction, from the inside out to do a circular massage. Repeat several times, three times a day. The two techniques can be alternated. Adhere to 30 minutes of exercise exercise every day, you can slowly play Tai Chi, slow walking. 4, medication For Parkinson’s patients with severe constipation, if these methods above are useless, then it is recommended to use medication under the guidance of a doctor.