Constipation cannot be treated with just banana and honey

The topic of constipation is never refreshing, but there are so many people suffering from constipation nowadays. Regardless of age, gender, they may all be silently suffering from constipation. How can someone who looks bright and beautiful know how miserable others are in the toilet? Some of you may not agree with this and think that constipation can be solved by eating more honey and bananas. But can eating honey and bananas really solve the problem of constipation? Let me help you get rid of the misunderstanding about constipation.

Constipation is not a disease, no need to see a doctor?

Many of us have probably experienced the pain of holding it in the toilet for half an hour and being unable to defecate. For those who suffer from constipation all year round, every time they go to the toilet is the most painful time in their memory. Although many people suffer from it, they think that constipation is not a disease and there is no need to see a doctor, and it will go away if they just endure it.

In fact, long-term constipation is very harmful to the human body. For example, constipation will cause a large amount of harmful toxins to settle in the body, which can easily cause acne, facial pigmentation, rash, etc.; it may also cause colon edema, resulting in slower blood circulation in the lower body, easily forming a pear-shaped figure and a fat belly; it may also cause bad breath and body odor; it may be complicated by anorectal diseases such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, rectal prolapse and colon diverticulum, etc. Constipation has greatly affected our healthy life, so friends must pay attention to it!

Do you use laxatives if you have difficulty in defecation?

Many people think of taking laxatives, or buying some laxatives or bowel-moisturizing teas when they are constipated. Experts say that long-term use or abuse of stimulant laxatives, irregular use of Chinese medicine or health products, etc. can easily lead to laxative dependence or melanosis coli.

Taking irritant laxatives for a long time is like drinking poison to quench thirst. Although it can relieve symptoms in the short term, the harm caused is even greater. Therefore, for the treatment of chronic constipation, in addition to improving symptoms, it is also necessary to establish normal intestinal bowel function and not always rely on laxatives to achieve the bowel movement effect. While relieving constipation, it is also necessary to build up the normal bowel movement function of the intestines to achieve the ultimate goal of spontaneous defecation.

Can bananas and honey solve constipation?

In fact, there are many reasons for constipation. For some patients with constipation caused by diabetes, eating more bananas may cause blood sugar fluctuations, which has a greater impact on the body. Therefore, it is not recommended for such patients with constipation to use "banana therapy". In addition, bananas should also be "divided into two": Generally speaking, only ripe bananas can have the effect of moisturizing the intestines and promoting bowel movements, while the effect of raw bananas is just the opposite. Not only do they not promote bowel movements, they may also have astringent effects.

Some elderly patients with constipation often eat honey to relieve constipation. It should be noted that if a large amount of honey is consumed at one time, it may cause abdominal bloating and reduce appetite, which is very inappropriate for elderly people. Therefore, eating a moderate amount of ripe bananas and honey can relieve the symptoms of constipation, but it cannot cure the root cause.

Can eating a lot of vegetables and fruits eliminate constipation?

When it comes to constipation, many people will be advised to eat more vegetables and fruits. Although increasing dietary fiber and eating more fruits and vegetables can help with defecation to a certain extent, why is it that sometimes “only in but not out”? Because normal gastrointestinal motility must have two functions: one is normal gastrointestinal peristalsis; the other is normal defecation, which means that there must be a coordinated movement to excrete. In fact, most cases of chronic constipation are caused by gastrointestinal motility disorders, so restoring gastrointestinal motility is the key to treating chronic constipation.