How to eat scientifically for constipation patients

Our reporter Wu Xueqin correspondent Huang Fangming

What is constipation?

Shi Liangpan, Deputy Chief Physician of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Chengdong Branch of the First Hospital of Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, introduced that the "Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Constipation in China" revised in 2013 pointed out that constipation is manifested as decreased defecation frequency, dry and hard stools and/or defecation.

What are the factors that cause constipation?

Age The prevalence of constipation in China is 3%-17.

Bad living habits Unreasonable eating habits, such as insufficient dietary fiber intake and insufficient drinking water; bad bowel habits, such as irregular bowel movements, long-term inhibition of bowel movement, etc.

Mental and psychological factors suffer from depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and other psychological disorders prone to constipation

Abuse of laxatives Long-term use of laxatives, such as senna, can cause severe constipation due to damage to the intestinal mucosa

What are the dangers of constipation?

Harm to the digestive system Gastrointestinal nerve dysfunction, such as abdominal fullness and discomfort, belching, bitter mouth, bad breath, etc.

Harm to the circulatory system induces acute attack of heart disease, such as coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, heart failure, hypertensive crisis, etc.

Harm to the nervous system, such as mental decline, memory loss, distraction, slow thinking, etc.

　　Harm to the skin Clinically common patients have dull, dull, rough, pigmented skin, acne, pigmentation, chloasma,

　　Harm to the genitourinary system For male patients, it can lead to sexual dysfunction, focusing on the defecation process for a long time, loss of libido, frigidity, etc.

　　Mental and psychological harm, such as mental and emotional disorders, depression, depression, inattention, irritability, etc.

　　What should constipation patients eat?

　　The food should not be too refined, let alone increase the cellulose content in the diet, such as whole grains, vegetables (radish, leeks, raw garlic, etc.

　　Adequate water intake daily water intake of about 2000 ml

　　Intake an appropriate amount of vegetable fats such as sesame oil, soybean oil, etc.

　　Appropriate consumption of foods that help the intestines, such as honey, yogurt, bananas, sweet potato porridge,

　　Eat less strong irritating foods such as chili, curry and other condiments, and avoid drinking alcohol or strong tea

　　How do constipation patients adjust their life?

　　It is best to develop the habit of regular bowel movements every day when you wake up or have a regular bowel movement after breakfast
.
As long as you insist on developing regular bowel movements, you can gradually build up the conditioned reflex to defecate, and after you get used to it, you can defecate on time
.

　　Develop the habit of concentrating on defecation.
It is not advisable to read books and newspapers, smoke, etc.
in the toilet, and eliminate all the bad habits that distract and induce defecation and prolong defecation time
.

　　Can't Ignore Defecation Intention Often ignore or endure the inconvenience, the stool stays in the intestinal tract for too long, and the stool is dry, thus causing or aggravating constipation
.

　　Life should be regular, maintain a good mood, participate in physical labor properly, and regularly exercise, such as sit-ups, running, skipping and other activities
.
Avoid sitting, lying down, and standing for long periods of time
.

　　Self-abdominal massage is performed in a supine position, with the abdomen as the center, appropriate pressure with the palm of the hand, and massage the abdomen in a clockwise direction
.
Once in the morning and evening, about 5-10 minutes each time, it can promote the activities of the digestive tract and keep the stool smooth
.

　　Self-care, regular exercise to do gymnastics, anal contraction training, Tai Chi,
etc.

　　Shi Liangpan, Deputy Chief Physician of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Chengdong Branch of the First Hospital of Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, Ph.
D.
candidate of Jinan University, Member of Anorectal Branch of China Association for Health Promotion and Education, Member of Rapid Recovery Surgery Branch of Quanzhou Medical Association
.

       "China Food News" (April 28, 2021 03 edition)

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