What should I do if I can’t relieve my bowels?



The treatment measures for unraveling stools are different according to the etiology, and the disposition is different. Such as functional constipation can choose dietary modification, laxative medication, enema treatment, etc.; such as organic constipation need to consider further examination of enteroscopy, abdominal plain film, etc..

1. Functional constipation:

(1) Dietary management: avoid too fine diet, eat more vegetables and fruits to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis.

(2) medication: generally can be given lactulose solution, polyethylene glycol electrolyte bulk lubrication of the intestinal tract; can also be given to the anus plug Keserol, glycerin suppositories and other stimulation of defecation;

(3) Enema treatment: saline, keserol and other enemas can be chosen.

2. Organic constipation: if there is no obvious effect after the above treatment, intestinal obstruction, ulcerative colitis, intestinal masses and other conditions should be considered. Enteroscopy, abdominal plain film, blood test and other tests can be clarified. Intestinal obstruction may require gastrointestinal decompression, such as ulcerative colitis need to be given mesalazine, salazosulfapyridine and other medications; such as intestinal mass as far as possible to perform radical resection.

If you can’t get rid of your bowels, we suggest that you consult a doctor who can give you the appropriate treatment according to the cause of your bowel problems, and use the medication as prescribed by your doctor.