Is stubborn constipation serious?

Persistent constipation is generally not serious if it is not accompanied by some complications, such as anal fissure, hemorrhoids, colon cancer and so on.
Constipation is defined as the discharge of stool less than 3 times a week, and accompanied by difficulty in the discharge of stool, hard and dry feces, or even lead to anal fissure and other conditions. Persistent constipation refers to the lack of a clear cause, and drugs or non-surgical treatment effect is not good, long-term accompanied by a symptom.
Intractable constipation, if there is no accompanying complications, such as anal fissure, hemorrhoids, colon cancer, etc., is generally not serious, but it should also be taken seriously.
Because one is to affect the patient’s quality of life; secondly, feces can not be discharged in a timely manner, may be secondary to some other diseases, such as hemorrhoids, cancer and so on.
Treatment of intractable constipation non-pharmacological treatment, one is to let the patient to develop a good habit of defecation; the second is a balanced diet, a reasonable combination of some of the dietary fiber food; the third is the mood to relax, do not anxiety and depression, and do not be afraid of defecation, to give their own psychological burden; the fourth can be given to the massage massage and other complementary therapies.
Pharmacological treatment is to take some drugs orally, such as Ma Ren Lun Bowel Pills, Lactulose Oral Liquid, or Chinese medicine doctors to give identification after the prescription of the appropriate tonics; two occasionally can be given to the Keserol and other lubricants to promote the discharge of stools.
If the symptoms are severe and cannot be relieved by medication, or if serious complications occur, surgery can be performed.
Patients should consult a doctor in time to make a clear diagnosis and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.