How does long-term stubborn constipation do

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I am 75 years old this year. I have a history of constipation for seven or eight years. I also have a history of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. I have been taking antihypertensive drugs. But recently, the constipation is getting more and more serious. I have to rely on enema to discharge my stool. Is there any good way to treat senile constipation? Let's take a look at the following.

How does long-term stubborn constipation do

First, the elderly are prone to constipation. This is due to weak physical function, slow gastrointestinal peristalsis, and inappropriate defecation. The elderly should pay more attention to high blood pressure. When defecating, they should not use too much force, which is easy to die of cunning. Because the defecation is too seeded and the abdomen is forced to hold breath, which leads to high blood pressure, and the heart can't bear it, which will lead to acute myocardial infarction and sudden death. Therefore, it's better for the elderly to defecate next to someone, and pre defecate Just in case.

Second: the elderly diet should pay attention to increase dietary fiber intake, more corn, brown rice and oats, promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, make stool soft, easy to discharge. And to ensure that the body moisture, drinking water every day can add some light salt, or drink honey, the effect is very good.

Third: the elderly had better not eat too spicy food. When cooking, they can use more vegetable oil to lubricate their intestines. I usually drink some tea. Some antihypertensive or cardiovascular drugs may also cause constipation, such as clonidine, meglumine, nitroglycerin, etc. should be taken less.

matters needing attention

Elderly constipation is generally relatively long-term and stubborn, so to slowly conditioning, regular defecation, develop good habits.