An unsolved mystery: constipation, where in the body is blocked?

Defecation is people

A "physiological event" that we have to face every day

Some people are used to having a bowel movement after getting up in the morning.

Some people are used to defecating after meals.

Some people only feel the urge to defecate at night!

According to an article published in Health Times: Based on the normal urination of 8 times and defecation once a day, a person spends nearly an hour in the toilet every day.

But in real life, some people don't defecate for several days. So where does the "poop" in the body go? Today we will study it together:

Where does the "poop" in the body go?

What is the blockage in the body that causes constipation?

How to effectively relieve constipation?

Where did you go ?

In fact, the "poop" that is not excreted does not "disappear" from our body out of thin air, but remains in our intestines.

If the "poop" is held in for a long time and not discharged in time, it will be " reabsorbed" by the intestines. After the water in the "poop" is absorbed again, its volume will become smaller and it will accumulate in the intestines.

If you hold your bowel movements for a long time, the large amount of "poop" remaining in the intestines will block the rectum.

Although the rectum has an absorption function, it will repeatedly absorb these residues, which will cause excretion obstruction in the long run.

These wastes and toxins that are not eliminated in time will turn black and hard over time, blocking the intestinal opening like a pile of "big stones", causing constipation to become more and more serious!

Where in the body is blocked?

The Nihon Keizai Shimbun published an article pointing out that traditional constipation can be divided into four types: rectal constipation, spastic constipation, atonic constipation **, and torsional constipation. These four types of constipation each have their own causes and characteristics and require symptomatic treatment.

1. Rectal constipation

In daily life, people's habitual behavior of sitting on the toilet for a long time to read books, play with mobile phones, etc. will to a certain extent lead to a dull urge to defecate, thus causing rectal constipation.

It is recommended that everyone change bad habits such as playing with mobile phones or reading books while in the toilet, which can help the intestines slowly regain sensitivity to the urge to defecate.

2. Spastic constipation

Mainly caused by pressure, the "poop" is granular and has a relatively hard texture.

It is recommended that everyone strengthen physical exercise in daily life and eat more foods containing fructooligosaccharides such as barley, garlic, onions, rye, potatoes, etc.

For this type of constipation, the most important thing is to relieve stress. Don't worry about not being able to defecate for a while. Even if you defecate once every 2-3 days, it's fine. Once the stress is gone, defecation will be a natural process.

3. Chronic constipation

This is due to insufficient intestinal muscle strength causing the intestines to relax and be unable to push stool out.

People with this symptom can take some constipation medicine or laxative tea, because they contain ingredients that irritate the intestines. Frequent use will cause intestinal fatigue and reduce bowel function.

It is recommended to exercise more and exercise regularly to effectively relieve this type of constipation

4. Tortuous constipation

The main reason is that a part of the intestine is twisted and "knotted", which makes defecation difficult . Over time, the "poop" that is not discharged will become dry and hard, irritating the intestine and causing pain in that area.

Based on the location of the pain, you can roughly determine which part of the intestine has a "traffic jam". Massage can promote bowel movements and relieve symptoms.

Specific method: Lie on your back with your legs bent, place a pillow about 5 cm high under your waist, place your left hand on your abdomen, and your right hand on the lower left side of your belly button, massage back and forth towards the center of your abdomen for 1 minute, and do the same in the other direction.

How to relieve?

1. Eat more foods rich in dietary fiber

It is recommended that people eat more foods rich in dietary fiber in their daily lives, such as whole grains, sweet potatoes, etc. They should also eat more fruits and vegetables . It is also good to eat some meat properly. The fat in the meat can lubricate the intestines and help defecation.

2. Exercise for 1 hour every day

Going out for a walk every day, doing some aerobic exercise such as jogging or swimming, and exercising for about an hour each time can increase the body's oxygen intake and soothe the body and mind. When the body and mind are happy, the "poop" will naturally be "smooth".

3. Drink 1.5 to 2 liters of water every day

Normally, each person needs to drink 1.5 to 2 liters of water every day to ensure that the body has enough water.

Drinking water does not mean that we should drink it many times in one breath, but divide the water we need every day into several times to ensure that the body will not be dehydrated at different time periods, so that there is enough water in the intestines to lubricate the "poop".

4. Develop a habit of regular bowel movements

The biological clock is a very magical phenomenon. If you develop the habit of going to poop at a regular time every day, such as when you get up in the morning or in the evening, then you will naturally feel the urge to defecate at this time.

Warm reminder: If you have tried all these methods and still cannot defecate, it is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment in time.