Do you only know how to eat bananas when you are constipated? You can always use these methods

Have you ever had such a desperate experience? You poop until your scalp is numb and your blood vessels are about to burst, but your stomach is still bloated and nothing comes out... Long-term labored defecation can cause local injuries such as hemorrhoids and anal fissures... In more serious cases, it can even cause high blood pressure and induce stroke and myocardial infarction! This is constipation! People with constipation will try all kinds of relief methods: eating bananas, enema, taking laxatives, drinking yogurt... But are these methods useful?

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There are many types of constipation.

Excess heat causes constipation, dry stools, dry mouth and bad breath, preference for cold drinks, mouth and tongue ulcers, fever and red face, short and dark urine, etc.

Food accumulation and constipation include hard stool, abdominal distension, belching, acid regurgitation, loss of appetite, etc.

Qi stagnation and constipation may result in dry or loose stools, uncomfortable defecation, intestinal rumbling and flatulence, abdominal distension and even dizziness, dry and bitter mouth, and pain in the ribs.

Qi deficiency constipation causes hard or loose stools, and the patient feels the urge to defecate but lacks strength during defecation. After straining to defecate, the patient suffers from sweating, shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue, and laziness.

Blood deficiency causes constipation, dry and difficult stools, palpitations and shortness of breath, dizziness and forgetfulness, dull complexion, and pale lips.

Yang deficiency constipation causes dry or loose stools, difficulty in excreting, fear of cold, cold hands and feet, sore waist and knees, clear and long urine, pale complexion, etc.

Yin deficiency constipation causes dry stool like sheep dung, dry mouth and thirst, or weight loss, hot hands and feet, hot flashes, night sweats, restlessness and insomnia, etc.

4 symptoms tell you that you are constipated

Straining during bowel movements

Difficulty in defecation is the most common symptom of constipation. It means that you have to exert extra force during defecation and often break out in a sweat. It is possible that a single defecation consumes a lot of energy.

Long bowel movement

If you normally have a bowel movement once a day or once every two days, it should be considered normal.

If your bowel movements are normal at ordinary times, but suddenly the interval between bowel movements is longer than 3 days, then there is a problem.

Unclean bowel movements

If you feel uncomfortable during bowel movements, or still feel that you have not completely defecate after defecation and keep having thoughts about it, and want to break the whole thing down into small pieces, which may happen many times a day, all of these are considered "constipation".

Once this symptom appears, even if you have bowel movements every day or even have "diarrhea" symptoms, it may be latent constipation.

Defecation takes time

If you spend more than 10 minutes squatting in the toilet each time you have a bowel movement, you may be constipated.

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Do common methods for relieving constipation really work?

01 Drink honey water on an empty stomach

Comment: It may be effective for people who are intolerant to fructose, but most people can just drink it as sugar water.

This is an experience summarized over time, and it does help some people have a laxative effect.

The reason why these people have a laxative effect may be fructose intolerance (the same reason why lactose intolerance causes diarrhea when drinking milk).

Honey is a high-fructose food. 100 grams of honey contains about 35 grams of fructose and 30 grams of glucose.

A very small number of people cannot digest and absorb fructose due to congenital developmental problems. After drinking honey, they will immediately develop hyperosmotic diarrhea due to the large amount of fructose, which looks like a "laxative".

Most people can digest and absorb most of the fructose, but a small amount of fructose that slips through the net can also cause mild hyperosmotic diarrhea. However, this may require drinking a lot to be effective.

In essence, honey is sugar water, so don't add to your "sweet burden".

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02 Changrun Tea, Intestinal Cleansing Tea

Comments: It has certain effects, but the cost performance is not high.

Teas that claim to have various intestinal moisturizing and cleansing effects do have good laxative effects, otherwise they wouldn't be selling so well.

If you look carefully at the formula list, among the many "natural" ingredients, there is very likely a Western Chinese medicine - senna.

Senna has a clear stimulant laxative effect that is effective and can be used as a short-term treatment when other safe laxatives are ineffective.

However, if the cheap senna leaves are processed with the gimmick of being natural, the cost will increase several times, and the cost-effectiveness is really not high.

In addition, as a stimulant laxative, senna may cause problems such as hypokalemia if used for a long time, so it cannot be said to be completely risk-free.

03. Rub your belly

Comments: The effects vary greatly from person to person, but there is no harm in it. Remember to rub it clockwise.

Some studies have found that rubbing your belly can help you defecate. Rubbing around your belly button can increase abdominal pressure, stimulate the rectal nerves, and help you pass stool.

But the evidence from such studies is not high-level and the effect is limited. All we can say is that rubbing your belly may help relieve constipation in some people.

In short, it doesn't cost any money and there's no harm in doing so, so I don't object to you trying it.

However, it is not easy to try to move the intestines by kneading. It is you who should move.

Some simple exercises can help you, such as brisk walking or cycling on the way to work. It will be more helpful to add a little power to intestinal peristalsis.

04 Drink water

Comments: It is effective if used for a long time. Just drink plenty of water.

Drinking more water can indeed improve constipation, mainly because many people do not drink enough water in a day, which causes the feces in the intestines to become dry and hard, which can lead to constipation.

However, drinking water has a very limited effect on improving constipation overall. Generally speaking, drinking 2 liters a day is enough, and drinking more will not provide any additional help.

Please note here that you should not drink one or two liters of water at once. This is not good for your health and does not help with constipation.

It is better to spread the time of drinking water throughout the day. Drinking 7 to 8 cups (250 ml) of water evenly a day is great.

05 Enema

Comments: This constipation savior can be kept at home, especially suitable for people who are prone to constipation due to changes in eating habits when going out.

The active ingredient of enema is glycerin, which is a stimulating suppository. It is mainly administered through anal insertion. The drug lubricates the intestines and stimulates the intestines to increase defecation reflex.

Many people may have some prejudice against using enema to improve constipation, and think it is best not to use it because it may cause dependence and aggravate constipation.

But in fact, enema is a relatively safe and quick way to relieve constipation. Especially for some people who suffer from constipation caused by traveling or going out, it is very convenient and quick to keep some enema with you.

However, please note that enema cannot change the characteristics of stool. It can be used for emergency treatment, but it is recommended to continue reading for long-term chronic constipation.

06 Eat vegetables and fruits

Comments: Finally got a five-star recommendation. It is safe, healthy and effective in the long term, but the effect will be slow to take effect.

In addition to medical interventions such as medication, the main thing you can do for constipation is to adjust your diet.

Many people suffer from constipation, probably because the amount of feces is not enough, so the body will keep that little bit of feces, waiting for more friends to gather and come out.

At this time, dietary fiber may be the key to defecation. It can help stool absorb more water and increase volume.

It is generally recommended that people with constipation should eat 20 to 35 grams of dietary fiber every day, especially soluble dietary fiber, which has a more obvious laxative effect.

Legumes (such as broad beans) and cereals and potatoes (chickpeas, coix seeds, etc.) that are rich in soluble dietary fiber are your first choice.

If you really don't know how to pick, eat more whole grains and cereals every day, and eat a pound of vegetables and half a pound of fruits, which will definitely help with your constipation.

07 See a doctor and take medicine

Comment: You should see a doctor when necessary and take medicine when necessary.

When it comes to constipation, there is no need to be too reluctant to seek medical advice or medication. Reduced bowel movement (less than 3 times per week), hard and dry stools, straining during bowel movements, and a feeling of incomplete bowel movements are all common symptoms of chronic constipation.

If constipation has troubled you to the point where you can't sit still, it's better to seek help from a doctor. Some simple medicines can be the perfect alternative.

Common ones include polyethylene glycol and lactulose, which are safe and can be used for a long time for patients with chronic constipation.

There are also a few cases of constipation, which may be caused by hidden diseases. For example, if the bowel movements are not only difficult but also become thin and interrupted, there is blood in the stool from time to time, and the weight is gradually reduced, then it is even more necessary to seek medical attention.

Constipation itself is not scary. What is scary is that blind treatment and blind worry will aggravate the symptoms. I hope the above methods can help everyone. Remember to share them with family and good sisters in need. They need them too!

Source: Chongqing Tianji Network Co., Ltd.

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