Occurrence and causes of constipation The term “constipation” refers to having too few bowel movements, or having difficulty passing stools that are dry, too hard, and small in volume. Strictly speaking, constipation is a symptom, not a disease. However, this “symptom” bothers thousands of people. People can’t help but ask: what are the factors that cause constipation? Here, we may as well list some: 1, mental psychological constipation – common in some of the long-term mental tension, work pressure, physical activity less people; 2, dietary constipation – due to diet is too fine, the long-term lack of dietary fiber, drinking less water, coupled with the like of static do not like to move, so that the intestinal stimulation of the intestinal tract is insufficient, causing constipation 3, constipation caused by long-term use of certain drugs – common in the long-term use of painkillers, antihypertensive drugs, diuretics, some calcium preparations, antidepressants and anesthetics of the crowd; 4, constipation caused by intestinal disorders – the most common is to suffer from intestinal irritability, and can be manifested at the same time as “constipation – diarrhea” alternately. -Diarrhea” alternately. In addition, intestinal tumors, inflammation, adhesions and surgery, etc., may cause mechanical narrowing of the intestinal tract, so that the intestinal contents of the obstruction of the operation, triggering constipation; 5, systemic diseases caused by constipation – such as diabetic patients, uremic patients, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism patients, etc., damage to the defecation function, which can cause control of gastrointestinal tract phytophysiology, resulting in constipation. 6, powerlessness constipation – common in the elderly, due to weakening of muscle strength, or malnutrition, chronic wasting disease, etc. caused by defecation-related muscle weakness, causing defecation difficulties. Constipation treatment and dietary control of constipation caused by the primary disease should be active and effective treatment. For example, for mechanical constipation, it is necessary to relieve intestinal obstruction first; for diabetic patients, it is necessary to control blood sugar first, and delay or reduce the lesion of vegetative nerves and so on. For patients with constipation who do not have organic lesions such as intestinal stenosis, the following approach can be taken: 1, increase the intake of dietary fiber. Patients with constipation should be encouraged to consume 1-2 meals of coarse grains per day, and at the same time, eat more vegetables and fruits with high fiber content, such as celery, leeks, cabbage, greens and so on. In addition, the general constipation patients daily consumption of 5-10 grams of konjac also has a certain effect. It should be noted that, according to their gastrointestinal tolerance should be determined by the amount of dietary fiber intake, from a small amount of gradual increase, so as not to cause or aggravate abdominal pain, bloating. 2, encourage friends with constipation to drink more water. Drinking 1 cup of salty water, or cow’s (sour) milk, or honey in the morning is an effective way for many constipated patients. 3, according to the physical condition, moderate increase in exercise, in order to enhance the strength of the abdominal muscles, and at the same time improve the regulation of the intestinal function of the vegetative nerve. This is more meaningful to the elderly constipation patients. 4, do not eat stimulating foods and condiments, such as chili, curry, etc.. 5, moderately increase the amount of cooking oil, such as soybean oil, peanut oil, sesame oil, etc., as an intestinal lubricant, in order to facilitate laxative. However, for those who suffer from obesity, hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, this method should be used with caution. 6, laxative measures can be used, including the use of laxatives, such as laxative, but should pay attention to the amount of excessive diarrhea caused. Topical medicines such as Kesnel can also be tried. 7, develop a good habit of regular defecation, which is particularly important for the elderly patients with fecal impaction. 8, the treatment of constipation needs special emphasis on individualization. Attention should be paid to the investigation of the patient’s personality, lifting its psychological pressure, which is often important and effective for many friends suffering from constipation.