Many elderly people with symptoms of constipation usually pay attention to eating more vegetables and fruits. There is no obvious improvement in the symptoms of constipation. Why is this?
Intestinal peristalsis slows down the frequency of bowel movements in the elderly, the water in the intestine is relatively reduced, and the feces is dry causing constipation.
Anorectal muscle excessive contraction of the muscle around the anus tension, it is difficult to produce it, so that long retention of feces in the intestine caused constipation.
Most elderly people with poor mental health and mood depression have constipation symptoms because of neurological disorders. Some chronic diseases, such as hypothyroidism, neurasthenia, etc., may present with symptoms of constipation.
Drugs Many elderly people suffer from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and require long-term medication. Some anti-hypertensive drugs such as Dioxin Kang and diuretics can cause constipation.
In the absence of water in the body, the thirsty sensory function of the elderly is reduced, and when the body is deprived of water, it does not feel thirsty. This results in decreased water in the gut of the elderly and leads to dry stool.
Dietary factors The lack of high-fiber foods, especially the lack of whole grains and fruits, leads to decreased water in the large intestine and dysbacteriosis, leading to constipation.
The above six factors can cause constipation alone, or it can be caused by several factors that cause constipation. Older people should take different treatments for constipation. In addition to eating more vegetables and fruits, we must eat coarse grains and seafood in moderation. Drink no less than 1500 ml of water daily, preferably with some green tea. Elderly people with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should pay attention to the influence of drugs and mental factors on defecation and replace other drugs if necessary. For elderly people who cause constipation regardless of their causes, it is best to take a walk every day to relax the body muscles. At the same time, take targeted prevention and treatment measures to restore normal bowel habits.
What is good for detoxification?
1. Ginger spinach
250 grams of spinach, 25 grams of ginger, 2 grams of salt, 15 grams of soy sauce, 3 grams of sesame oil, 1 gram of MSG, 1 ml of vinegar, 1 gram of Sichuan pepper oil. Take spinach leaves, cut fibrous roots to retain the red heart, then folded into a long section of 6-7 cm, repeatedly washed with clean water, remove and drain to the water stand-by. Ginger washed with wolfberry juice stand by. About 1000 ml of clean water is poured into the pot, and after boiling, it is poured into the spinach. After about 2 minutes, the water is drained out and allowed to stand. Mix ginger and other spices into spinach, mix well and serve immediately. Tongwei gastrointestinal, Shengjin blood, for intestinal dry constipation has a good effect, but also for elderly constipation, habitual constipation patients eat.
2. Fried potato silk or slices
Wash potatoes and cut into pieces or slices, add seasoning onion, monosodium glutamate, salt, etc., oil fry cooked food. Have the effect of laxative
3. Cold celery
100 grams of fresh celery, washed with hot water and cut into small pieces, add appropriate amount of vinegar, monosodium glutamate, salt, can also add a small amount of sugar, mix well edible. There is blood pressure bowel effect.
4 green bean sprouts fried lean pork
300 grams of green bean sprouts, 100 grams of lean pork cut into silk, oil amount, made homemade dishes. Every morning and evening meals. Mung bean sprouts rich in cellulose can stimulate bowel movements and have a laxative effect.
5. Onions fried lean pork
Take onions, lean meats, and oils to make homemade dishes. Can lower blood sugar, blood fat, laxative.
6. Fried sweet potato leaves
250 grams sweet potato leaves, add a small amount of oil and other seasonings fry, 1 finish, 2 times a day. There is a laxative effect.
7. Fried bitter gourd
Use fresh bitter gourd, shredded stir-fry, 50-100 grams per meal, 2 times a day. With hypoglycemic, laxative effect.