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At any age, we are all at risk of constipation. If the form is mild, people with constipation just need to change their diet and living conditions will improve. However, if constipation occurs frequently and in severe form, it is imperative to use drugs to treat constipation. So what is the best medicine for constipation?
1. Why is the body constipated?
Constipation is understood as a condition that is difficult to pass stools, takes a long time or many days to pass once and usually less than 3 times / week. When you have a bowel movement, the stools are dry, hard, lumpy, unusually large or small. Constipation is not a disease, it does not affect our health too much, but it makes us uncomfortable, inconvenient and sometimes causes many obstacles in living.
There are actually many causes of constipation. Some of the main causes include:
Eat less fiber: Diet lacking fresh fruits, vegetables, fiber instead of consuming too much fried food, processed food will be the cause. Difficulty in digesting food, resulting in constipation. Not drinking enough water: Not drinking enough water is also one of the common causes. As recommended, ideally drink 2-3 liters of water per day Sedentary: Today's modern lifestyle makes many people afraid to exercise and often sit in one place, this is also the cause of constipation and also causes constipation. hemorrhoids . Abstain from defecation: Frequent defecation can make the body less sensitive to normal signals to go to the bathroom. Pregnancy: Pregnant women also often experience constipation during pregnancy. Illnesses: People with anal fistula, hernia, irritable bowel syndrome, and neurological disease also tend to have more constipation than the general population. Basically, there are many causes of constipation in both adults and children. Because it is caused by many different problems, today the treatment is also extremely diverse.
2. Treatment of constipation without drugs
Because it is not a disease, the treatment of constipation is extremely simple in people with mild symptoms. Just a few things to keep in mind:
2.1. Massage People with constipation just need to regularly massage the perineum or massage the abdomen by rubbing the abdomen around the navel in a clockwise direction. When stimulated, our digestive system will become more active.
2.2. Use folk herbs Some folk herbs are good for people with constipation such as: drinking honey lemon juice, using fresh plum juice, or using buffalo cassava, phan ta diep, and draft resolution are all effective in treating constipation. laxative.
2.3 Eat more fruits and vegetables Fiber is found in many plant-based foods such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans and whole grains. In particular, the most effective fiber-rich foods to treat constipation are: spinach, spinach, jute, okra, prunes, kiwi, avocado, apples, citrus, nuts, beans, cereals cups, especially flaxseed oats and chia seeds.
3. What is the most effective medicine for constipation?
In cases of prolonged constipation or people with severe constipation, the use of new drugs is effective. Some medications that are prescribed or advised by doctors to treat constipation include:
3.1 Laxatives Mass-forming laxatives are considered to be simple, effective and safe constipation medications. The drug can be used for most patients. When drugs enter the body, they work to increase the size and water content of the stool and the larger volume stimulates bowel movements, thereby making bowel movements much easier. A few popular laxatives on the market include: Psyllium, polycarbophil, and methylcellulose.
Currently, in addition to bulk-forming laxatives, there are also stool-softening laxatives. This drug has the same effect.
3.2 Stool softeners Stool softeners work by bringing water into the stool and coating the surface of the stool with an oil layer to make the stool softer, easier to pass. Stool softeners are also widely used and safe. You can buy it at most pharmacies or hospital pharmacies. After a short period of use, the constipation will stop.
3.3 Stimulant Laxatives Stimulant laxatives are recommended for people with slow-moving constipation, i.e. the colon muscles are not working as much as they should. The drug includes diphenylmethane derivatives such as bisacodyl, sodium picosulfate, and natural anthraquinones, such as senna...
Dosage should consult a doctor or read carefully the information before use.
When taking medicine to treat constipation, you need to keep a few things in mind:
Before using it, you should consult your doctor, pharmacist or take the medicine according to the instructions on the package. The drug should only be used for a certain time, not too much abuse that can affect the digestive system. If constipation is accompanied by other signs such as abdominal pain, weight loss, anal pain, bleeding in the bowels, you need to see a doctor immediately, because this may be a sign of something other than just an apple. fertilizer. Above are the answers to the situation of constipation, what medicine to take? Hopefully, the above sharing will help you solve the problem of constipation or choose the right treatment drug.
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