During the holidays, almost every family’s table is big fish and meat, people are often eaten at this time until the stomach is full and bloated, as a result, the stomach and intestines can not digest, coupled with too much meat food, people are often constipated during this time. Can not ignore the “harm of constipation” Although constipation is a very common clinical symptoms, but its hidden hazards can not be ignored, especially the elderly. Because constipation can induce heart and cerebrovascular disease attacks in the elderly, when people have constipation, they will force defecation, anger earned, abdominal pressure increased, excessive force will make the elderly blood pressure, heart rate accelerated, heart load increased, prone to heart rate disorders, cardiac arrest and other problems, resulting in impaired brain function. When constipation, feces is toxic substances, long-term failure to excrete, toxins will spread to interfere with brain function, highlighted by memory loss, distraction, slow thinking, etc.; lead to confusion in gastrointestinal function, loss of appetite, abdominal distension, belching, bitter mouth, anal exhaust, etc.; cause intestinal ulcers, harder fecal mass will compress the intestinal cavity, impede the normal peristaltic movement of the intestine, so that the colon or rectum under pressure and The formation of fecal ulcers, serious cases can cause intestinal perforation; can also lead to anorectal diseases, constipation when defecation difficulties, dry feces, can directly cause or aggravate anorectal diseases, such as proctitis, anal fissure, hemorrhoids and even colorectal cancer and other diseases. Listen to the doctor how to solve the problem of constipation Remind the general public, constipation to be vigilant, can not be ignored, timely medical examination, professional specialist hospital examination, in order to accurately diagnose the condition, especially the old and frail elderly, do not delay for a long time without treatment.