4 days without defecation, consider that may be related to functional constipation, drug side effects, colorectal and anal diseases and other factors, can follow the doctor’s instructions to receive medication, surgery and other treatments to improve the symptoms.
1. Functional constipation: lack of dietary fiber, often sedentary or bedridden, etc. can lead to functional constipation. This kind of patients can follow the doctor’s instructions to use lactulose, Keselen, castor oil and other drugs to improve the symptoms. Daily life need to be light, regular diet, eat more fruits and vegetables, avoid spicy stimulating food.
2. Drug side effects: long-term use of anticholinergics, antidepressants, such as scopolamine, paroxetine, etc., can lead to abnormal function of the digestive tract. This kind of patients can adjust the medication program appropriately under the guidance of professional doctors.
3. Colon and anal diseases: Colorectal cancer, hemorrhoids and other colon and anal diseases can also lead to 4 days without defecation. For example, colorectal cancer patients can receive colorectal cancer resection, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other treatments in conjunction with the staging of the disease; hemorrhoidal patients can use hemorrhoidal ointment, nitroglycerin ointment and other medications as prescribed by the doctor, and can also be considered to receive adhesive ring ligation, ultrasound-guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation and other treatments.
4 days without defecation may also have other reasons, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of a doctor to clarify the cause and targeted treatment, do not take medication, so as not to delay the condition.