Constipation in bedridden patients is mainly caused by slow gastrointestinal motility due to prolonged bed rest. It can be relieved through dietary modification, abdominal massage, and the use of medication as prescribed by the doctor, such as compound polyethylene glycol electrolyte bulk, lactulose oral solution, and so on.
1. Dietary regulation: you should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, increase the content of dietary fiber in the body, and drink more water, which is conducive to the discharge of stools.
2. Abdominal massage: clockwise massage of the abdomen under the guidance of a professional doctor can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, which can play a role in improving constipation.
3. medication: can be used under the guidance of the doctor compound polyethylene glycol electrolyte bulk, lactulose oral solution and other drugs for treatment, can accelerate defecation, is conducive to the improvement of the symptoms of constipation.
Bedridden patients with constipation need to listen to the advice of professional doctors to deal with. At the same time, in order to clarify whether the patient is constipated due to intestinal lesions and other reasons, it is recommended to consult a doctor for examination in a timely manner.