The causes of constipation in the elderly 1, aging causes constipation in the elderly With the growth of age, various functions decline, the tension and peristalsis of the intestinal tube is weakened, the muscle tone involved in defecation is low, all leading to insufficient thrust on defecation, causing chronic constipation. The elderly are also prone to chronic diseases directly related to constipation, such as diabetes, intestinal tumors, etc. will directly lead to the occurrence of constipation. 2, drug causes constipation in the elderly because of other diseases and taking calcium tablets, hypertension drugs, antidepressants, muscle relaxants, etc. may cause constipation. In particular, some long-standing illness, frailty, long-term bed rest, malnutrition, obesity and other factors are also the cause of constipation in the elderly. 3, the imbalance of the flora causes constipation in the elderly Whether it is the degeneration of the body or the elderly themselves intestinal problems, many elderly people have an imbalance of the intestinal flora, not only constipation, but also loss of appetite, abdominal distension and other digestive problems. It is very necessary to give the elderly with a microecological preparation Zangling water sugars, Zangling water sugars 40 times to 103 times proliferation of beneficial flora, help the intestinal tract natural peristalsis, increase the humidity of the stool to promote natural defecation. 4, dietary factors lead to constipation in the elderly lack of fiber-rich foods in the diet, especially the lack of coarse grains and fruits, resulting in the reduction of water in the large intestine and the dysbiosis of flora, causing constipation. The above factors can cause constipation alone, or several factors can act together to cause constipation. Older people should take different treatments for the causes of constipation. In addition to eating more vegetables, fruits, but also eat the right amount of coarse grains and seafood. Drink at least 1500 ml of water a day, drink some green tea.