Menopause refers to a reduction in the number of urinations (less than 3 times a week), the difficulty of urinating, the difficulty of urinating, the inability to urinate or the need to assist with urination, rather than an independent disease. Menopause is one of the most common diagnostic causes of the digestive system and can occur at any age, women, the elderly, the long-term occupational population. Occasional or short-term menopause is related to diet, environmental mood, and can be recovered after adjustment; long-term chronic menopause needs to identify the cause, systemic regulation.
Functional constipation is most common and is associated with a number of factors: insufficient dietary fiber intake; drinking too little water, which makes it difficult to get rid of constipation; lack of exercise; idleness, which weakens the bowel movements; long-term suppression of constipation (such as being too busy at work); mental stress, anxiety, depression affecting gastrointestinal function; unhealthy urination habits (such as prolonged viewing of cell phones while urinating); certain medications (such as painkillers, anesthetics, iron agents, partial sedatives) can also cause constipation. Organous constipation is caused by intestinal disorders (intestinal blockage, bowel tumors, inflammation), endocrine metabolic disorders (thyroid dysfunction, diabetes), neurological disorders and pelvic dysfunction. In elderly people, bowel movements are slowed down, the pelvic floor muscle strength decreases, and constipation occurs more frequently.
It is important to note that if constipation has recently become heavier, bleeding, diarrhea has deteriorated, weight loss, abdominal pain is apparent, or a new bout of constipation has occurred over the age of 40, the diagnosis of constipation should be made as soon as possible, mainly based on the history of the disease. Colorectal scans, abdominal CT scans, fecal imaging, fecal transfer tests, etc. can be performed as appropriate to clearly identify the types of inorganic diseases and functional disorders.
The treatment of constipation is based on lifestyle intervention. Increased intake of dietary fiber (25-30 grams per day), eating more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, such as legumes, cranberries, bananas, oats, etc. Ensure adequate drinking water (1500-2000 ml per day); adhering to regular exercise, promoting bowel movements; cultivating regular urination habits, getting up in the morning or after meals is the best time to urinate, so as to avoid long periods of urination; Temporary massage of the abdomen can promote bowel movements.
Lifestyle adjustment still does not mitigate the use of diuretics under the instruction of a doctor: volumetric diuretics (such as lactose, polyethylene) moderate in action; high safety, suitable for long-term use; stimulating diuretics (such as pomegranate, cocaine) are effective quickly, but not recommended for long-term use to avoid dependence; prophylactic drugs (such as linoleic acid) promote the improvement of inflammatory bowel syndrome symptoms; Chinese medicine derives its theory from the expression of 'hepatopathy' in the lungs and large intestine, which distinguishes the use of diuretics to facilitate bowel movements. Particular attention should be paid to regular diet, coarse mixing, heavy drinking water, physical activity, regular urination. Special populations such as the elderly, pregnant women, and others.
Most functional constipation can be satisfactorily improved through comprehensive regulation, and if constipation does not alleviate or is accompanied by warning symptoms, it should be checked in a timely manner and avoid long-term drug abuse.
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