Constipation in the elderly refers to a decrease in the number of bowel movements, as well as difficulty in defecation and dryness of the feces. Acute constipation patients, most of the symptoms of abdominal pain, abdominal distension. Frequent constipation in the elderly may also trigger a spike in blood pressure. So, what methods to try to make defecation easier?
First, make sure you drink enough water every day.
A normal person usually drinks 2000-2500 milliliters of water a day to be more appropriate. If you encounter constipation, in addition to the normal daily water intake, you should drink 3-4 cups more. Drinking sufficient amount of water can increase the wetness of feces, which is conducive to defecation.
Elderly people can drink a glass of warm water on an empty stomach after getting up in the morning. Because in the state of fasting, water has a good help to the peristalsis of the intestine.
Then, drink warm boiled water or tea several times a day, so as to ensure the supply of water to the body, which is good for constipation.
Second, eat more apples and bananas.
Apple, high nutritional value, helps metabolize excess salt in the body, the nutrients are soluble, easy to be absorbed by the body, so there is a "living water".
Also, apples can promote gastrointestinal motility, assisting the body to discharge waste, reducing the harmful effects of harmful substances on the body, while constipation can also play a role in alleviating.
Bananas, a starchy and beneficial fruit, sweet and cold, can clear heat and moisten the intestines, promote gastrointestinal motility. It has a good effect on patients with constipation. When the elderly eat bananas in winter, because they are afraid of cold, they can be heated in a microwave oven.
Third, eat more high-fiber food.
High-fiber foods, such as green vegetables, celery, mushrooms, grains and cereals, nuts containing vegetable oil. The rich dietary fiber has the effect of absorbing water and expanding feces, which can help promote intestinal peristalsis and help defecation.
Eat more light green vegetables and coarse grains every day, and avoid spicy and stimulating food, greasy food should also be eaten less. This can also effectively relieve constipation.
Fourth, do some exercise.
Life is movement. Older people, you can use the morning and evening time, more outdoors to do some sports, such as walking, playing Tai Chi, square dance. Not only the heart, but also made the appropriate exercise, to prevent constipation is very good. But the elderly, should not do intense exercise.
The old man's constipation has been relieved, and it is unlikely to trigger a spike in blood pressure. Older people who need it, can try the above methods. I wish all the elderly in the world, good health and happiness in their later years!