Treatment of constipation in the elderly needs to adjust the dietary structure, improve defecation habits, use lactulose, polyethylene glycol and other drugs to laxative if necessary, and at the same time pay attention to exclude intestinal organic diseases.
1. Adjust the dietary structure: usually increase some fiber food, such as fresh vegetables, fruits, coarse grains, etc., drink more water, can soften the feces, is conducive to discharge. Moderate increase some exercise, promote intestinal peristalsis.
2. Improve bowel habits: defecate regularly once a day, try to shorten the time of defecation, squatting soon, warm water sitz bath after defecation.
3. Laxative drugs: If the symptoms of constipation are more stubborn, you can use laxative drugs, such as lactulose, polyethylene glycol, etc., if necessary.
In addition, attention should be paid to exclude intestinal diseases, such as intestinal tumors, intestinal obstruction and other causes of constipation. Try to go to the hospital, so that the doctor can make a clear diagnosis before guiding the treatment.