Prevent constipation and stay away from rectal cancer

Constipation is a major accomplice of rectal cancer. If you want to stay away from the threat of rectal cancer, you should take active measures to prevent constipation in your life.

Abdominal massage

The patient takes a seat, puts his left hand on his waist (thumb in front, four fingers behind), and rubs with his right hand from the stomach to the lower left, through the lower abdomen and right abdomen and returns to the stomach, for a total of 36 massages; then puts his right hand on his waist and massages with his left hand 36 times, using the same method as above but in the opposite direction.

Relax naturally and use moderate intensity when massaging. Do not massage when you are too full, too hungry, extremely tired, or emotionally unstable. Long-term abdominal massage can enhance the digestive function of the stomach, promote intestinal peristalsis, and prevent constipation. When you inhale abdominal breathing, the lower abdomen bulges slowly (the upper abdomen must rise with it), and when you exhale, the lower abdomen slowly retracts. You can practice it anytime and anywhere while walking, standing, sitting, or lying down. The ups and downs of the abdomen can massage the internal organs, enhance gastrointestinal peristalsis, and avoid indigestion and constipation.

Anal Exercises

To prevent rectal cancer, patients with hemorrhoids can often do anal exercises to promote venous blood return near the anus and rectum.

Method 1: Stand on tiptoe and contract the anus, put your hands on your hips, cross your legs, stand on tiptoe, and lift your anus at the same time, hold for 5 seconds, return to the original position, and repeat 10 to 20 times.

Method 2: Sit and lift your anus, cross your legs, then put your hands on your hips and stand up, while contracting and lifting your anus, hold for 5 seconds, then relax and sit down, repeat 10 to 20 times.

Method 3: Lie on your back with your legs crossed, your buttocks and thighs squeezed tightly, and your anus lifted up. This lasts for about 5 seconds. You can gradually extend the time of lifting your anus, and repeat 10 to 20 times.

Method 4: Lie on your back with your knees bent and your heels as close to your buttocks as possible. Place your arms flat on your sides, support yourself with your feet and shoulders, lift your pelvis, and contract your anus at the same time. Hold for about 5 seconds and return to the original position. Repeat 10 to 20 times.