Symptoms of constipation in the elderly

summary

Constipation is a common symptom, but also a relatively complex symptom. Constipation patients are relatively more, infants are likely to have constipation, teenagers are also likely to have constipation, the elderly are also likely to have constipation. Constipation is a possible symptom for all people. Constipation is a relatively easy to ignore symptoms, but also a very painful symptoms for patients.

Symptoms of constipation in the elderly

The main symptom of elderly constipation is that the frequency of defecation will be reduced, and then the amount of defecation will be reduced. Moreover, defecation is a very difficult thing for elderly patients. Defecation will be very laborious, and the stool is relatively dry.

Elderly constipation, the usual diet is to pay more attention to, generally or to light, the best is low-fat less salt. We should pay attention to supplement the nutrition we need, arrange our diet scientifically and reasonably, and try not to eat spicy food as much as possible. It is also best to eat less pungent and cold food and drink less.

If the elderly have constipation, they should pay special attention to more rest, ensure adequate and good sleep, don't stay up late, don't overwork, and learn to relax themselves and combine work with rest. There is to participate in some of the more relaxed physical exercise or sports.

matters needing attention

If the elderly have constipation, they must form a good habit of defecation. They must defecate regularly. In addition, they must not do other things when defecating. They must concentrate when defecating.