Patting the top of the head cannot pass stool. Constipation should be given appropriate treatment depending on its etiology. The causes of constipation can be categorized into functional and organic (e.g. proctitis, intestinal adhesions, etc.). It can be relieved by lifestyle changes, medication and surgery.
1. Functional constipation: Supplementary dietary fiber is the first choice for functional constipation, consume more high-fiber foods such as bananas, radish, etc., and consume more coarse grains such as oats. Drink more water and develop good bowel habits. Drug treatment mainly includes laxatives such as lactulose, senna, keserol, etc.; pro-dynamic drugs such as mosapride, etc.; microbial agents such as bifidobacteria.
2. Organic constipation: constipation caused by organic lesions of organs (such as intestinal adhesions, proctitis, hypothyroidism, etc.). In addition to the above therapeutic measures, we should also actively treat the primary disease and remove the cause of the disease, so as to avoid constipation from being prolonged.
Constipation is usually treated by improving lifestyle, and the symptoms will disappear gradually. If the symptoms worsen or other accompanying symptoms such as blood in the stool appear, it is recommended to consult a doctor as soon as possible to avoid delaying the condition by avoiding the use of traditional remedies.