Long-term constipation treatment is mainly for the cause of treatment, common causes include: intestinal flora imbalance, dietary fiber intake is insufficient, too little exercise, as well as intestinal obstruction, tumors and other organic constipation, should be based on the cause of the treatment, such as regulating the diet, the use of lactulose and other medications, surgical treatment and so on.
1. Change dietary habits: drink more water, avoid spicy food and alcohol. Eat more green leafy vegetables, such as celery, spinach and cabbage. Apples, kiwi, pears, bananas and other fruits are rich in fructose, which can help intestinal peristalsis and soften stools.
2. Adopt good living habits: half an hour or so after meals, you can do some exercise, such as walking, riding and other sports can promote intestinal peristalsis, promote defecation and relieve constipation.
3. Drugs or surgical treatment: severe constipation or the above methods are ineffective, you can take oral laxative medication, such as lactulose, polyethylene glycol, etc., or the use of Kesler anal plugs and enemas. Constipation caused by intestinal obstruction, tumor, etc. should be actively treated with surgery.
Long-term constipation is recommended to consult a doctor in time, under the guidance of the doctor’s treatment.