Pregnant women with severe constipation are advised to develop the habit of regular bowel movements, eat more crude fiber foods and take oral medication if necessary.
During pregnancy, due to the influence of progesterone, gastrointestinal peristalsis slows down, resulting in a higher incidence of constipation.
It is recommended that the patient usually develop a good habit of regular defecation, drink more water, and eat more food rich in crude fiber, such as celery, dragon fruit and so on. Appropriate exercise to promote gastrointestinal motility, but should not be overworked. If the symptoms still cannot be relieved after dietary adjustment, oral laxative drugs, such as lactulose, can be taken.
The above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication, if the patient’s constipation symptoms are not relieved or aggravated, it is recommended to consult a hospital in a timely manner, improve the relevant examination, under the guidance of the doctor to carry out targeted treatment.