What to do if your bowels don’t flow smoothly

Stool may be constipation, gastrointestinal dysfunction, poor dietary habits, mainly through the adjustment of diet and lifestyle, as well as oral medications to treat. 1. Adjustment of diet and living habits: pay attention to the consumption of dietary fiber-rich vegetables and fruits, such as celery, leeks, bananas, dragon fruit. Increase water intake, minimize the consumption of spicy and stimulating foods, and increase exercise to promote intestinal peristalsis. 2. Medication (1) Laxatives: Currently the commonly used clinical drugs are lactulose oral solution, polyethylene glycol electrolyte bulk and other drugs. (2) Probiotics: commonly used drugs include Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, etc., which can inhibit pathogenic bacteria in the intestinal tract, maintain normal intestinal peristalsis and adjust intestinal flora. (3) Enemas: commonly used drugs include glycerin enema and cecrops for intra-anal application. If long-term constipation is not relieved, it is recommended to consult a doctor as soon as possible to avoid delay.