Elderly people in their 80s who can’t poop can be caused by functional constipation, intestinal polyps, tumors, and systemic diseases. It is recommended to pay attention to daily conditioning, give appropriate medication, and surgical treatment if necessary, which can help improve the symptoms.
1. Functional constipation: Constipation is a common clinical symptom, such as physiological function decline, poor diet and defecation habits, less exercise, can cause constipation. It is recommended to improve bad habits, perform clockwise abdominal massage, moderate activity, and give lactulose, keserol and other drugs if necessary.
2. Intestinal polyps: Intestinal polyps are redundant organisms that appear in the intestinal mucosa. A larger number of intestinal polyps or larger individuals lead to narrowing of the intestinal lumen, which will have an impact on bowel movements and lead to constipation. It is recommended to carry out colonoscopy, if necessary, through surgical removal of polyps, to avoid causing intestinal obstruction.
3. Intestinal tumors: benign and malignant tumors of the intestines are intestinal occupying lesions, which can also lead to difficulty in discharging stools. Aloe vera capsule and lactulose can be given under doctor’s guidance, and the tumor can be treated by surgical resection if necessary.
4. Systemic diseases: Elderly people with systemic diseases, such as neurological diseases, Parkinson’s syndrome, and side effects of drugs, can cause constipation.
Excluding physiological factors, if the symptoms continue to be unrelieved, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to clarify the cause and targeted treatment, do not take medication on their own, so as not to delay the condition.