Old constipation is mainly caused by poor defecation habits, poor dietary habits and improper use of drugs.
1. Poor defecation habits: old constipation may be the result of patients not developing good defecation habits, not regular defecation on time; or irregular lifestyle and routine, not going to defecate when there is a desire to defecate, leading to the occurrence of constipation.
2. Poor diet: old constipated patients may have an irrational diet structure, too much consumption of fat-rich meats and finely processed staple foods, less eating coarse grains and fruits and vegetables, not conducive to the elimination of stools, resulting in the occurrence of constipation.
3. Improper use of drugs: patients abuse or over-reliance on laxatives, resulting in the body’s own defecation ability to decline, can also lead to constipation often occurs.
Long-term or habitual constipation patients should develop good defecation habits, long-term adherence to develop a good biological clock, every day to choose a relatively fixed time for defecation. Eat more vegetables and fruits and high fiber food, conducive to the discharge of stool.