Elderly people who do not pass stool for more than 10 days can take oral laxative, fruit guide tablets, as well as use open plug and magnesium sulfate enema to relieve the symptoms. The elderly will gradually become less digestive, gastrointestinal peristaltic function, coupled with reduced activity, so constipation will occur. If you are unable to pass stool, you should take oral laxative drugs for treatment. This is a Chinese medicine name, the main ingredients have senna leaf, angelica and other drug combination, can play a diarrhea, laxative effect. It is effective for constipation caused by prolonged bed rest. Fruit guide tablets, also known as phenolphthalein tablets, are white and slightly yellow tablets that can be taken at bedtime to treat habitual constipation, and most patients can have a smooth bowel movement on the morning of the second day of taking the drug. The symptoms of constipation in the elderly are more serious, and can also be and anal administration of opioid, the main component of the drug is sorbitol, which is a lubricating laxative. After using it, it can soften the stool, promote intestinal peristalsis, and speed up fecal discharge. For some patients with more serious symptoms, they can go directly to the hospital, through magnesium sulfate enema, which can quickly help the elderly defecate. If necessary, a colonoscopy can be performed in conjunction with a doctor’s opinion, as tumors in the intestinal area can also cause difficulty in the discharge of stool.