Constipation can be treated with topical medications to lubricate the intestines, and also requires active treatment for the primary cause to improve symptoms and prevent recurrence.
Patients with constipation need to choose a treatment plan based on the specific disease, which is usually caused by intestinal diseases, such as proctitis and colon cancer.
Patients with constipation can use corkage to lubricate their intestines, which can provide direct relief, or they can take oral lactulose to lubricate their intestines and improve their symptoms, and at the same time, they need to be treated for the primary disease to prevent recurrence.
In addition to medication and symptomatic treatment, patients with frequent constipation need to pay attention to their daily dietary habits, enhance exercise, avoid staying up late and other bad habits, eat more high-fiber fruits and vegetables such as celery, apples, bananas, etc., stop smoking and drinking alcohol, and drink more water to keep their intestines lubricated.
Patients with constipation need to be aware that laxatives need to be used with caution during treatment.