Does white radish cure constipation?

White radish does not cure constipation, but can relieve constipation. It is recommended that after the symptoms of constipation, it is recommended to consult a gastroenterologist for treatment. Constipation mainly refers to the number of bowel movements less than three times a week, and the feces are dry and hard, and the symptoms of defecation will be difficult. White radish contains very much vitamins, trace elements and dietary fiber, can increase the peristaltic function of the gastrointestinal tract, so that the volume of stool increases, promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, so as to alleviate constipation, so constipated patients can eat appropriate white radish to relieve constipation. White radish also has the effect of promoting digestion, enhance appetite, but after excessive consumption may produce a large amount of gas, and cause abdominal distension, abdominal pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. Therefore, white radish can not cure constipation, but can relieve constipation. Patients are advised to consult the gastroenterology department in time and take oral medication such as domperidone, bifidobacteria, lactulose and polyethylene glycol under the doctor’s guidance. Patients with constipation are advised to develop good defecation habits in daily life, reduce the time of reading newspaper and playing cell phone during defecation, and are also advised to eat easily digestible food to avoid dry stools.