Elderly people who can’t pass stools may be related to dietary factors, gastrointestinal insufficiency or intestinal tumors, etc. It is necessary to clarify the specific causes of the disease, and then treat the causes of the disease, mainly with dietary modification, medication and surgical treatment.
1. Insufficient gastrointestinal power: with age, the organ function of the elderly gradually declines, and insufficient gastrointestinal power can lead to defecation difficulties. It is suggested that patients should take pro-dynamic drugs, such as mosapride and domperidone, to improve the symptoms.
2. Dietary factors: long-term eating fine food elderly, dietary fiber content is reduced, can also cause the elderly defecation. It is suggested that patients should eat more food with high dietary fiber content, such as vegetables and fruits, etc. If constipation is serious, patients can be given Kefir or lactulose.
3. Intestinal tumors: the risk of gastrointestinal tumors is higher in the elderly, and the symptoms of constipation should be considered as the possibility of intestinal tumors. It is suggested that patients should go to the hospital for further examination to make a clear diagnosis, and if necessary, surgery can be carried out.
As there are many reasons for the above situation in the elderly, it is suggested that patients should seek medical treatment in time to clarify the specific causes and carry out treatment according to the causes.