On the basis of treating the primary disease of spinal cord cavernosis, constipation can be intervened through dietary regulation, medication, enema, rehabilitation training and other measures.
1. Dietary regulation: Because spinal cord cavernosis requires bed rest before and after surgery, the reduction of movement affects intestinal peristalsis, coupled with spinal cord cavernosis on the nerve function of a certain impact on the habits of defecation may have a certain impact on the cause of constipation. Dietary control measures such as increased water intake, increased intake of vegetables and dietary fiber can be recommended to improve stool properties and promote defecation.
2. Medication: On the basis of active treatment of spinal cord cavernous disease, oral medication such as lactulose and polyethylene glycol can be taken to promote defecation to intervene in constipation. In addition to the above oral medications, lubricating medications such as corkscrew and liquid paraffin can also be used to promote defecation.
3. Enema: For those who are not satisfied with the effect of drug intervention and have more serious fecal dryness, enema treatment can be chosen as appropriate to flush out the dry fecal mass.
4. Rehabilitation: Encourage defecation habit training such as regular defecation and concentration on defecation. Pelvic floor muscle training can also be carried out, that is, conscious contraction and diastole of the anus and its surrounding sphincter.
Prolonged inability to pass stools or fluctuating symptoms of spinal cord cavernous disease are recommended to visit the hospital. The above medications are recommended to be used under the supervision of a clinician.