The main reasons for prolonged absence of bowel movement in the elderly are: low activity level, low water intake, low dietary fiber intake, etc.; their main treatments include: changing the bad lifestyle, taking necessary medications, etc. Due to the deterioration of body functions, the activity level of the elderly has decreased significantly, and the peristaltic ability of the gastrointestinal tract will also decrease, which will make it appear a long period of no bowel movement; some elderly people drink too little water, and in serious cases, there will be a lack of water, and there is not enough water in the intestines, so that the stools will be dried up and reduced in size, and there will be a long period of no bowel movement. Some elderly people eat too little dietary fiber due to oral diseases or lifestyle problems, there is not enough food residue to form stools, and constipation may also occur. Elderly people have a long time without bowel movement, to moderate activities to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, so that the timely discharge of stool, if it is due to illness bedridden elderly people, you can massage the abdomen in moderation; appropriate more water, more dietary fiber-rich foods, if necessary, can be taken under the guidance of the doctor laxative medications, such as: laxative spirit, Ma Ren laxative and so on. In addition, the elderly do not stool may be due to intestinal obstruction, colorectal tumors, etc., need to consult a doctor in a timely manner, give gastrointestinal decompression, surgery and other treatments. Elderly people have a long time without stool phenomenon, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, after the cause is clear, targeted treatment, to reduce the chances of complications.