According to data, at least eight out of ten women suffer from constipation. Here we will talk about “constipation”, so that women can understand why constipation often occurs and how to improve it.
First, let’s understand the definition of constipation.
1. Having a bowel movement only once every three days or more.
2. Hard stools, often accompanied by anal fissures or bleeding hemorrhoids.
Organic constipation
The organic causes can be divided into intestinal causes and extraintestinal or blood causes. Intestinal causes can be divided into four types: low water content of stool, low fiber content, low oil content, and large intestine obstruction.
1, low stool water content.
When the water content in the stool is reduced, the stool is very dry and hard, commonly in patients who drink too little water, adults intake of 2,000 ml of water to be enough for the normal operation of the body. The more times you drink water, the better, you can drink a small number of times.
2, less fiber content in the stool.
When the fiber content in the stool is reduced, especially when the dietary soluble fiber is reduced, it is easy to cause constipation. The most abundant natural fiber soluble fiber is some high fiber fruits, brewer’s yeast, etc. An adult daily intake of soluble fiber at least 20 grams to meet the operation of intestinal health, especially the health of the colon must rely on good intestinal bacteria growth, and intestinal bacteria must rely on the supply of soluble fiber.
3, less fat content in the stool.
When the content of fats in the stool is reduced, it may also lead to constipation. Fats and oils play the role of intestinal lubricant, which allows the smooth passage of feces and defecation. Women often eat only boiled food because they want to lose weight, and when there is no oil in the stool, they are likely to become constipated. This time can be olive oil or coconut oil cold with lettuce, or directly eat some health food deep-sea fish oil capsules, evening primrose oil capsules, garlic oil capsules, etc., can achieve the purpose of smooth bowel movements.
4.Constipation caused by intestinal obstruction.
Common in colorectal cancer or post-operative sticky, etc., must seek the assistance of a surgeon.
Constipation caused by extra-intestinal or blood
These two causes of constipation, the most common is the so-called “body acidity”. When there is a large amount of acid in the blood, the body will automatically get water from various places, such as in the cells, outside the cells and in the intestinal stool. The amount of water in the stool will decrease rapidly, leading to constipation.
To improve this type of constipation, it is best to drink more water and take in more natural alkaline substances, such as vegetables, seaweed, lemon, fruits, etc., or make a habit of making tea, such as Pu Er tea, etc. Otherwise, you can enjoy a cup of alkaline tea such as tea or convenient tea after meals, which can also improve constipation. A few friends with constipation may also need to eat some health food that directly inhibits the production of acidic substances. Such as deep-sea fish oil, flaxseed oil, etc., in order to eradicate the constipation problem.
Neurogenic constipation
The main reason for this is the degeneration of the autonomic nerve that controls intestinal peristalsis, which may require slowing down aging and treating diabetes, or using direct laxative drugs or methods.
However, neurogenic constipation sometimes occurs in young women with existing diabetes due to premature aging of the nerves, and this is mainly due to a deficiency of vitamin B complex, especially B1. In this case, it is necessary to consume more B-complex-rich foods such as B1-rich pork, or directly brew B-complex-rich brewer’s yeast powder to drink, which is also a good method.
Lastly, constipation caused by psychogenic, this type is often a stressful life and work, often anxiety insomnia, etc., resulting in sympathetic excitement, so that the intestinal peristalsis slows down. This time must be moderate stress reduction or moderate exercise habits, in order to improve the purpose of constipation.