Constipation, which needs to be treated, is becoming more and more frequent. The colon is a large capacity organ, after losing power stool will be stored inside, a large number of toxins are absorbed, causing secondary damage to the human body; rectum in crossing the pelvic diaphragm, the anatomical structure of this place is exceptionally complex, and there are great differences between men and women, some constipated people can be accompanied by gynecological and urinary problems. Definition of constipation First of all, people feel constipated, which can be relieved by dietary regulation, which is not considered constipation. True constipation must be a certain period of time, a sustained period of time, a significant reduction in the number of bowel movements, less than 2 times a week, or a straining to defecate, the above phenomenon repeated or persistent. Constipation may enter a severe stage if accompanied by serious psychological problems, such as depression, anxiety, irritability, etc. Medical intervention is an essential stage in the treatment of constipation. Constipation is generally divided into two different steps: medical treatment and surgical treatment, with medical treatment consisting mainly of dietary modification and medication-assisted treatment. The main emphasis of medical treatment is on the regulation of colonic function and strengthening of colonic dynamics. The first emphasis is on the intake of dietary fiber, which aims to fill up the colon, restore its elasticity and indirectly enhance its dynamics. Bran wheat food is the most important component of dietary fiber, its food fiber is thick, long fiber filaments, now there are a large number of such foods in the store, such as cereal, etc.. Next is the potato food, corn and potatoes, etc.. This type of food is a good aid to regulate intestinal function, and the general advice to patients is that they must eat it regularly and constantly adjust the variety. Medications for constipation should generally be used under the guidance of an experienced physician, as improper use of medications can cause secondary damage. The basic principle of medication is to promote intestinal motility and increase intestinal volume and water. There have been several pro-dynamic drugs that have been discontinued worldwide due to serious adverse reactions. General laxatives are divided into the following categories, stimulant laxatives, volumetric laxatives, and exudative laxatives. Volumetric laxatives are mainly agar-like substances, which are less commonly used in hospitals and can be found in food. Exudative laxatives, which are now the most commonly used drugs in clinical practice, are polyethylene glycol 4000 dispersion and lactulose orally. The principle of their action is to increase the osmotic pressure in the intestine, reduce the absorption of water by the intestinal wall or attract water to the intestine. Polyethylene glycol is available in pharmacies under trade names such as Fosone and Runcolon. These are best applied under the guidance of a physician, as they are not very effective at first and some impatient patients may give up, this drug must be taken consistently and the amount is determined by the effectiveness. Here again, we will focus on stimulant laxatives. These drugs are readily available in pharmacies and are very popular with patients because of their immediate effects. However, many patients find that once these drugs are used more often or frequently, they often fail. What is the reason for this? The principle of stimulant laxatives is to stimulate the cells on the intestinal wall to enhance the peristalsis of the intestine to promote laxation. If the patient is careful, he will find that after the laxative, the next constipation must be heavier. The reason is that after each intestinal overactivity, a new intestinal paralysis appears, so stimulant laxatives can only solve the problem for a while, not constipation, but only aggravate it. The primary representatives of this type of drugs are Pan laxative leaves and rhubarb, and almost all laxatives in Chinese medicine are this type of laxatives, and fruit guide tablets also belong to this type of drugs. There are many laxative teas and weight loss pills that contain these ingredients. So these drugs must be used with caution and should be banned.