Always constipated? It turns out that these are the reasons!

Constipation is a very distressing condition and is very common in daily life. Common causes of recurrent constipation include ignoring normal urge to defecate, lack of dietary fiber, insufficient fluid intake, inactivity, slow intestinal motility, excessive contraction of anorectal muscles, and poor mental and physical fitness. Therefore, for the sake of good health, you must pay attention to these and avoid bad habits.

1. Causes of long-term constipation

1. Ignoring the normal urge to defecate and failing to develop the habit of regular bowel movements will inhibit the defecation reflex, causing constipation over time.

2. Lack of dietary fiber and overly refined diet with little residue. Lack of fiber reduces stool volume, increases viscosity, slows intestinal movement, and causes excessive water absorption, leading to constipation.

3. Insufficient fluid intake. Drinking less water means that most of the water is absorbed by the intestines, which leads to dry stools, difficulty in defecation, and then constipation.

4. Inactivity and obesity. Especially for those who are bedridden or in a wheelchair due to illness, there is a lack of motor stimulation to promote the movement of feces, and eating itself cannot move the feces forward. In cases where the patient must rely on the help of medical staff to induce the urge to defecate, if the patient cannot be provided with the opportunity to defecate when he has the urge to defecate, the urge to defecate disappears and it is not easy to defecate.

5. Slow intestinal peristalsis. The frequency of intestinal motility in the elderly decreases, the water content in the intestines decreases, and the stool becomes dry, causing constipation.

6. Excessive contraction of anorectal muscles. The muscles around the anus/anus are tense and contracted, making it very difficult to have a bowel movement, causing feces to remain in the intestines for a long time and leading to constipation.

7. Poor mental and physical condition.

8. Drug factors. Many elderly people suffer from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and need to take long-term medication. Some antihypertensive drugs can cause constipation.

9. Lack of water in the body.

10. Dietary factors. The diet lacks foods high in fiber, especially whole grains and fruits.

2. What to do if constipation recurs?

Recurring constipation indicates problems with your lifestyle and bowel habits. Eat less heavy-tasting food, including spicy and greasy food, drink more water, eat more fruits and vegetables, and diversify food types. If constipation is more serious, you can drink a cup of Yishutang or Ma Ecological Tea in the morning and evening. The main ingredients are hemp seed, mulberry, black fungus, guava, etc., which can moisturize the intestines and promote bowel movements, especially for constipation in the elderly. It is not recommended to use enema as it will cause dependence and aggravate constipation over time.

Through the introduction of the above article, we already know several reasons for the recurring constipation. I believe you can identify with any of the six reasons. In daily life, we must make effective adjustments according to our physical condition, especially in diet. Don't eat spicy food. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and drink more water. This will help you recover your health.