The management of constipation needs to first identify the cause and then give the corresponding treatment. Common treatment measures include life and diet modification, medication (lactulose solution, polyethylene glycol dispersions, etc.), and even endoscopic and surgical treatments. Constipation can be divided into functional constipation and organic constipation.
1. Functional constipation: it is related to factors such as less drinking water, less exercise and unreasonable diet structure. It can be relieved by moderate exercise, regular defecation, eating more vegetables and fruits, etc. Lactulose solution, polyethylene glycol dispersions and other laxatives can be given if necessary.
2. Organic constipation: mostly related to Crohn’s disease, intestinal mass and other diseases. Such as Crohn’s disease need to be given mesalazine, salazosulfapyridine and other drugs; such as intestinal masses need to consider endoscopic treatment or surgical treatment.
For the treatment of constipation, it is recommended that the cause of constipation be clarified after consultation and corresponding treatment should be given.