Constipation is a problem for many people, but there are many reasons for constipation. If you have symptoms, you must seek medical help. (Photo/Photo by reporter Zhou Chengen)
reporter Jian Zhonghao/Comprehensive report
"Constipation" refers to a condition in which the stool is too hard or too dry to defecate smoothly or difficult to pass. It is also a problem that many people encounter, but there are many reasons for constipation, such as changes in living habits, suppressed stool, and changes in menopausal hormones. Different patients describe constipation differently. The most common ones are laborious defecation, hard stools, incomplete defecation, reduced defecation frequency, and Chinese and Western medicine also have different solutions for constipation.
Nursing Doctor Xu Lanfang said on the program "From the perspective of Western medicine, there are fewer than 3 bowel movements a week, no bowel movements for more than 3 days, and very hard stools, like sheep, one by one, or every day. , But it takes a very long time to complete the bowel movement, all belong to constipation. TCM physician Wu Yafan also said that from the perspective of TCM, constipation can be divided into two types. The first type is "extreme heat type". The main reason is that the stools appear dry and hard, stomach pains, bad breath and acne. Gastrointestinal heat build-up and insufficient water content; the second type is the "qi deficiency type". It is common in the elderly and girls who do not like to exercise. Although they have the intention of defecation, they will not come out after a long time in the toilet. The main reason is the weak conduction of the large intestine.
In terms of diet, attention should be paid to the intake of dietary fiber, water and oil, and one of the three is indispensable. (Picture/taken from the free library Pixabay)
Wu Yafan said that the treatment of constipation can be improved through diet, among which "cassia intestine tea" is very effective, consisting of water (200ml), cassia seed (5g), tangerine peel (5g), Honey (2 teaspoons), because cassia seeds can cool and lubricate the intestines, tangerine peel can regulate qi and reduce adverse effects, and honey can moisturize and relax bowel movements. Filling the above materials with hot water is quite effective for people with constipation. But she also reminded that the properties of Cassia seeds are relatively cold, and people with more stomach gas are not recommended to put too much, otherwise it will easily cause diarrhea.
Cassia seeds can cool and lubricate the intestines, tangerine peel can regulate qi and reduce adverse effects, and honey can moisturize dryness and relax bowel movements. (Picture / Cut from Health 2.0)
Xu Lanfang pointed out that if you want to have a smooth bowel movement, it is not enough to eat vegetables. In fact, diet, time, exercise, and mood will affect bowel movements. Among them, you should pay attention to the intake of dietary fiber, water and oil. , 3 are indispensable, adequate water and appropriate grease can lubricate the intestines and help defecation. She also reminded people not to miss the rising reflex to get up in the morning. The best time to defecate is "5 minutes after waking up" and "Gastrointestinal reflex after eating breakfast". Both of these two time points can help those who have a bowel movement. good time.
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