Constipation is a common symptom of middle-aged and elderly people. Self-massage can be used to clean up gastrointestinal stagnation, regulate gastrointestinal autonomic nerve function, enhance gastrointestinal peristalsis and reduce defecation.

Specific massage method: (1) put the middle finger of the right hand at Zhongyuan point, and stick the other fingers on the abdomen, and knead it clockwise for 50 times with a little force; (2) Place the middle finger of both hands at Tianshu point, stick the other fingers on the abdomen, and press it from outside to inside with a little force for 50 times; (3) Press the palm of the right hand on the navel, press the palm of the left hand on the back of the right hand, knead clockwise for 30 times, slightly increase, and then return to the whole abdomen for 30 times; (4) Push the left lower abdomen from top to bottom with the inside of the left palm for 30 times.

Massage yourself twice a day. There is a feeling of defecation after massage, that is, going to the toilet. When defecating, put a fist with your left hand between your left thigh and abdominal wall to increase abdominal pressure.

To develop the habit of regular defecation, it is not enough to eat more fruits and vegetables and laxatives.