Why is it so hard to defecate

Difficulties in defecation are often caused by personal factors, mainly due to diet, delayed defecation, excessive water loss, etc. For some patients, it is caused by medication or lesions in the large intestine; in addition, mental damage can also cause these conditions. In this case, it is recommended to work hard on diet and develop good bowel habits. Let’s take a closer look below.

The main primary factors are

1. Dietary factors: Some people eat too little or the food is too fine. The fiber and water in the food are insufficient, which can not stimulate the intestines to a certain extent. The intestinal peristalsis is slow, and the food residues cannot be pushed to the rectum in time. The retention time in the intestine is prolonged, and the water is absorbed too much, resulting in dry stool.

2. Lack of defecation power, which is often seen in the elderly, the weak, bedridden for a long time, and postpartum;

3. Delaying bowel movement. Some people ignore the habit of regular bowel movements, or delay bowel movement due to busy work or emotional tension, which may lead to habitual constipation.

4. Excessive water loss, such as heavy sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, blood loss and fever, can all cause water loss, compensatory cause dry stool. Other secondary factors, such as organic obstruction (narrowing in the intestine or compression outside the intestine), large intestine lesions (allergic colitis, diverticulitis, etc. can cause large intestine spasms, movement disorders), certain drugs (such as calcium carbonate, aluminum hydroxide, atropine, morphine, and metals such as lead, arsenic, mercury can also cause constipation), mental trauma (tension, anxiety, panic, etc.) can also cause it.

Treatment:

1) Drink a glass of warm boiled water every morning after getting up, or boiled water with a small amount of salt added to increase the moisture in the digestive tract and facilitate defecation.

2) Develop a hygienic bowel habit. Defecate on time every morning, after breakfast, or before going to bed. Go to the toilet on time regardless of whether you feel like it or not. As long as you persist for a long time, you will develop a habit of defecating on time.

3) Eat more vegetables containing fiber (leek, celery, spinach, etc.) and fresh fruits. Drinking water or honey water, jujube, sesame and walnuts in moderation is encouraged, which can also moisten the lungs and relieve constipation.

4) Regular physical exercise can improve gastrointestinal motility and increase the strength of the abdominal and perineal muscles, thus helping to maintain smooth bowel movements.

5) For those with severe constipation, you can take appropriate amounts of laxatives such as honey, rhubarb, or use enema, glycerin enema, etc.