In general, 60-year-old people defecate 1 to 2 times a day, some 1-2 days a time, but most people defecate once a day, as long as there is no difficulty in defecation and other discomforts are normal. More than this range will be abnormal stool. Too little stool will have constipation symptoms, too much stool will cause diarrhea. It is not normal to have frequent bowel movements, or to have less than three bowel movements per week. Then the symptoms of constipation will appear, and the patient mainly manifests the symptoms of reduced bowel movement, laborious defecation, and hard stools. Constipated patients should pay attention to dietary regulation, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, such as apples, pears, cabbage, etc., these foods can stimulate gastrointestinal peristalsis, which is conducive to the discharge of feces. Drink more water, more exercise, every day to develop the habit of defecation, these are conducive to relieve the symptoms of constipation. If the number of bowel movements increases every day and diarrhea symptoms occur, it is recommended to take a light and easy-to-digest diet, avoid spicy and stimulating foods. If the number of bowel movements is not normal, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner to clarify the cause of the disease and under the guidance of the doctor for treatment.