What should I do if I don’t have a bowel movement for several days?

If you don’t have a bowel movement for several days, it may be normal if it is within 3 days. It generally takes 1-3 days for food to be digested and decomposed after entering the body, and then discharged. But if it is more than 3 days without stool, common in constipation, for constipation is mainly to life conditioning, in serious cases can be used under the guidance of a doctor drug treatment: 1, life conditioning: 1, adjust the diet structure: you can eat some fiber-rich fruits and vegetables, such as apples, pears, bananas, grapes, radishes, broccoli, corn, etc., fiber can help intestinal peristalsis, moderate consumption of fruit to improve the symptoms of constipation 2, drink more water: drinking more water can increase the water content in the stool, alleviate the dryness of the stool, which is conducive to the smooth discharge of stool; 3, moderate exercise: moderate exercise can not only improve metabolism, but also increase the movement of intestinal muscles, which usually has a relieving effect on the symptoms of constipation; 4, develop good habits: go to the toilet in time to defecate after the emergence of the desire to defecate, and in the process of defecation do not Do not play with cell phones, read newspapers and other distractions during defecation. Second, medication: 1, laxatives: commonly used wheat cellulose, lactulose, magnesium sulfate, senna, castor oil, open cork, etc., but it is recommended to use with the consent of the doctor, especially strong laxatives do not blindly use their own medication; 2, motivational drugs: clinically used western drugs such as Mosapride, Itopride, etc., Chinese medicine such as six flavors of an elimination capsule. In addition, this symptom also needs to be alert to the possibility of intestinal obstruction, which is also often accompanied by abdominal paroxysmal colic, vomiting, abdominal distension and other manifestations. If similar symptoms exist, it is recommended to seek medical attention for a clear diagnosis, which can generally be treated by means of supplemental water and electrolytes, gastrointestinal decompression, surgery and so on.