Problem description: Grandpa is getting old and has very poor physical resistance. He is always constipated. It has been a long time. Sometimes he has no stool for three days. What should I do if the elderly have severe constipation?
Date of problem:2020-11-11
Patient information: Age: 75 Sex: Male
The elderly have serious constipation and need to take treatment measures .
It is necessary to go to the hospital for examination immediately to rule out the phenomenon caused by stomach diseases. If it is just simple constipation, it is a normal phenomenon, mainly as the elderly age, the gastrointestinal function will decrease, and constipation is more likely to occur. In your daily diet, you should eat more fruits and vegetables that are rich in dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis. It is necessary to do some physical exercises according to your physical condition to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis.
If necessary, you can use drugs for treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Drink plenty of water during the treatment period to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and help excretion of feces. You can also massage the abdomen of the elderly in a clockwise direction.
Recommendations are for reference only. If the problem is serious, please go to the hospital for detailed inspection