What are the ways to improve constipation

Constipation can be improved by adjusting dietary structure, establishing good living habits, medication, surgery and so on.
1. Adjusting dietary structure: It is recommended to eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, such as seasonal vegetables, apples, etc., because vegetables and fruits contain more dietary fiber and water, which can help soften the stool, improve the dryness of the stool, and is conducive to the discharge of feces.
2. Establish good living habits: avoid sitting for a long time, get up and move every 1~2 hours, establish the habit of regular defecation, moderate exercise to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, go to bed early and get up early, avoid staying up late and mental anxiety.
3. Medication: If the constipation is caused by indigestion, you can take drugs to promote gastric power, such as Itopride, Mosapride, etc.; if the constipation is caused by prolonged bed rest, you can take Lactulose; if the constipation is caused by dryness of the stools, you can apply topical Keselor.
4. Surgery: If the constipation is caused by intestinal obstruction, the cause of intestinal obstruction should be identified, and surgery can be considered if there are complications such as intestinal necrosis.
If the patient is constipated for a long time or accompanied by other uncomfortable symptoms, he should go to the hospital in time to improve the relevant examination, and under the guidance of the doctor for treatment.