Because of the immediate effect of open laxatives, there are more cases of abuse by constipated patients. However, in reality, the stimulating effect of stimulant laxatives on the intestinal wall is likely to lead to dependence and the formation of a habit of refusing to have a bowel movement without strong stimulation. As the time of use grows, the sensitivity of the intestinal wall to stimulation will become weaker and weaker, making it difficult for the open laxative to work again. Constipation is a frequent intestinal problem, especially among middle-aged and elderly people. People who are prone to constipation may know about “corky”, a medicine that helps relieve constipation symptoms, but do you really know how to use it? There are two common preparations of corkage, one is glycerin preparation and the other is mannitol and magnesium sulfate preparation. Although the two preparations are different in composition, but the pharmacological effect is basically the same, both use the high concentration of glycerin or sorbitol, that is, hypertonic effect, softening the stool to stimulate the intestinal wall, reflexively cause defecation response. In addition, corkage has a lubricating effect, so it can make the stool easier to discharge some. But what many constipation patients do not know is that the characteristics of the open plug decided that it can only be used “occasionally”, or in “emergency” situations. If you feel the slightest difficulty in defecation on the use, but will aggravate the symptoms of constipation. This is because the cork plug squeezed into the anus helps defecation by stimulating the intestinal wall to cause the defecation reflex, and if it is used frequently, the more times the rectum is stimulated, the less sensitive it becomes. Once you get used to the effect of the medication, the rectum will no longer respond. Especially for those patients with dry and small stools, long-term dependence on corkage will make bowel movements more difficult. Therefore, only when the excrement is held in the anus in great pain can be used. 1, open First of all, cut off the top of the cork, the user should take a prone posture; can not be prone to the left side of the body and appropriate padded buttocks, in the cork into the anal section to squeeze out a little glycerin lubrication. 2.Plug Secondly, hold the ball part of the corker and insert it into the anus slowly, with gentle movements so as not to accidentally injure the anal intestine; to the neck of the corker, squeeze the ball of the corker quickly, while inhaling deeply. After squeezing, you need to maintain the original position for about ten minutes, do not squat in the toilet with cork, and can not just squeeze to defecate. 3, dew Finally, after the corked squeeze to be retained in the rectum for 5-10 minutes before the effect, after which defecation can play a role in stimulating the rectum and lubricating the stool. For patients with more severe constipation, it needs to be left for a longer time to take effect, but usually not more than 30 minutes. In short, patients have to grasp the time gap between the use of corkage and smooth bowel movement according to their specific actual situation. In fact, there are many causes of constipation, such as: slow bowel movement, outlet obstruction, lack of water in the body, drug factors and other chronic diseases, and so on. But not every kind of constipation is suitable for the use of corkage, only symptomatic treatment can completely lift the problem of difficult bowel movements. Excluding medication, you should eat more vegetables and fruits, drink more water, exercise more, less spicy and stimulating diet, and have regular bowel movements. To develop good habits, you can really stay away from constipation.