Constipation in the elderly can be caused by gastrointestinal disorders, colon diseases, and perianal diseases of the anal canal. It can be treated by lifestyle changes, medication, surgery and other means.
1. Gastrointestinal dysfunction: when the gastrointestinal function of the elderly decreases, it is difficult to remove the feces in the intestines in time, which will lead to constipation. At this time should be appropriate exercise, drink more water, develop good defecation habits, if necessary, can be used to ease the diarrhea of drugs such as Keserol.
2. Colorectal diseases: when suffering from inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal tumors and other colorectal diseases can lead to constipation due to narrowing of the intestinal lumen, it is recommended to seek medical advice as soon as possible, you can use lactulose or laxative such as Keserol to alleviate the symptoms, and follow the doctor’s instructions to choose the cause of the disease, such as surgical treatment.
3. Perianal diseases: suffer from hemorrhoids, anal fistula and other perianal diseases can cause constipation in the elderly due to anal obstruction or not active defecation. Should develop good defecation habits, for the more serious perianal diseases to take a sitz bath, hemorrhoidectomy surgery and other ways to treat.
If constipation persists and cannot be relieved, it is recommended to go to a professional hospital to clarify the cause of the disease and then under the guidance of the doctor to carry out the next examination and treatment. If you need medication, please use it under the guidance of a doctor and avoid unauthorized use of medication.