What to do if you are constipated in isolation at home

Constipation in home isolation may be related to poor work and rest, insufficient exercise and irregular eating. It is recommended that general treatment, physiotherapy and medication such as lactulose be given to improve the symptoms.
1. Poor work and rest: Home isolation can be caused by not paying attention to work and rest management during the isolation period, resulting in staying up late and other poor work and rest, constipation can occur, it is recommended to correct work and rest in a timely manner, to reduce the number of late nights, get up early and go to bed early, which is conducive to gastrointestinal tract activity and improve constipation.
2. Insufficient exercise: Insufficient exercise during home isolation can lead to decreased gastrointestinal peristalsis and constipation. It is recommended to carry out reasonable indoor exercise, with gastrointestinal hot packs to relieve symptoms.
3. Eating irregularly: during the isolation period at home, the symptoms of constipation can be caused by eating irregularly, it is recommended to eat three regular meals and eat easy-to-digest food. If necessary, lactulose, polyethylene glycol, domperidone and other drugs can be taken orally to promote defecation. The drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor.
Home isolation constipation symptoms are serious and accompanied by abdominal pain, abdominal distension and other symptoms need to be alert to intestinal obstruction, intestinal polyps, intestinal tumors and other causes, it is recommended to observe the condition, and in serious cases, apply for admission to the hospital, improve the relevant examination and standardized treatment.