How to treat constipation? No less than 6 cups of water per day?

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Constipation refers to the feeling of discomfort caused by defecation, which is generally manifested as reduction of defecation frequency and constipation. Constipation brings troubles to many people's lives. Long term constipation may cause hemorrhoids and rectal cancer. How to treat constipation, I will introduce several treatment methods.

How to treat constipation? No less than 6 cups of water per day?

First: general diet therapy, the amount of liquid and fiber in diet is the key to prevent and treat constipation. Drink no less than 6 cups of water every day, but drinking water alone can not completely solve the problem, and ensure adequate dietary fiber intake.

Second: pay attention to whether the drugs you usually take can cause constipation. The side effect of many drugs is constipation. Usually people who often take drugs should pay attention to the description of drugs, such as many drugs for the treatment of hypertension, coronary heart disease, calcium and so on.

Third: chewing sugar free gum, chewing can promote defecation, some people eat gum can diarrhea, for constipation is a good effect. Because many additives in chewing gum, such as maltitol, sorbitol, mannitol, etc., can not be absorbed by the intestines. They can absorb a certain amount of water, so they can moisten the intestines and promote defecation.

matters needing attention

Dietary fiber can indeed relieve constipation, but it can also cause flatulence and abdominal pain. If people with poor gastrointestinal function eat more, it will stimulate the gastrointestinal tract. Not all diets rich in dietary fiber have the effect of defecation. For example, yams are warm in nature. Eating too much will aggravate constipation.