Symptoms of constipation include reduced frequency of defecation, dry and hard feces, and difficulty in defecation. Treatment is categorized according to functional constipation and organic constipation, including adjustment of lifestyle habits, medication such as lactulose, and surgical treatment.
1. Constipation manifestations: reduced frequency of defecation, less than 3 times per week, prolonged time for each defecation, less defecation, dry and hard feces, incomplete defecation, accompanied by lower abdominal distension and pain, loss of appetite, fatigue, irritability, anxiety, insomnia and other discomforts.
2. Treatment: For organic constipation, the cause should be solved, and lactulose, polyethylene glycol electrolyte dispersant, corkscrew, surgical treatment can be used as prescribed by the doctor; for functional constipation, firstly, increase the intake of dietary fiber, increase the exercise, drink more water, bifidobacteria and other regulators of the intestinal flora can be used, but laxative should not be abused.
Constipation patients are recommended to seek medical treatment as soon as possible, so as not to delay the condition and cause serious adverse consequences.