1, suffering from organic diseases (such as intestinal tumors, intestinal tuberculosis, intestinal polyps, etc. ) it is easy to cause constipation.

2, defecation is done through nerve reflex, anxiety and fear can cause constipation.

3. As the function of tissues and organs of the elderly decreases, the activity decreases, resulting in insufficient fluid intake and constipation.

4, due to the inconvenience of physical activity, try to suppress defecation, resulting in dry stool, gastrointestinal dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome, and constipation.

5, the elderly due to decreased digestive function, reduced intake, partial eclipse, usually do not like to eat vegetables and fruits, like refined food, leading to lack of fiber, which makes the diet structure unreasonable, or eat too little crude fiber food and water, leading to constipation.

How to treat constipation in the elderly?

dietary respect

1, sesame, almond and other foods rich in magnesium.

Studies have shown that people with low magnesium intake are prone to constipation. Magnesium has the function of moistening intestine to relieve constipation and softening feces, and moderate intake is helpful to relieve constipation. Foods rich in magnesium include peanuts, brown rice, walnuts and bananas.

2, olive oil, sunflower oil and other foods rich in oleic acid

Oleic acid has emulsifying effect, which can soften intestinal feces and promote defecation. Foods rich in oleic acid include sesame, peanuts, almonds, walnuts and other nuts.

3, green peppers, kiwis and other foods rich in vitamin C.

Vitamin C in the intestine is one of the foods of lactic acid bacteria, which can increase the number of probiotics, thus indirectly preventing constipation. Foods rich in vitamin C include fresh dates, oranges and green leafy vegetables.

4. Foods rich in oligosaccharides such as asparagus and onions.

Oligosaccharide, also known as oligosaccharide, is a kind of carbohydrate with low degree of polymerization. It is found that oligosaccharides can increase the content of Bifidobacterium in breast milk and help regulate the intestinal environment. Foods rich in oligosaccharides include garlic, coffee, corn, honey and various bean products.

5, pickles, fermented soy sauce and other foods rich in plant lactic acid bacteria.

Lactic acid bacteria can regulate intestinal environment and eliminate constipation. But lactic acid bacteria can be divided into animals and plants, and the latter can prevent constipation. Because the latter is more acid-resistant than the former, it can reach the intestine alive and play its role, and the survival rate of the latter in the intestine is 10 times that of the former.

6. Foods rich in dietary fiber such as coarse grains and vegetables.

Dietary fiber in food can be divided into water-soluble and insoluble. The former can soften feces, increase the number of intestinal probiotics and adjust the microecological balance in human body. The latter can absorb water and expand in the intestine, stimulate the intestinal wall, accelerate intestinal peristalsis, adsorb harmful substances and excrete them. Foods rich in these two dietary fibers include all kinds of coarse grains and miscellaneous beans, such as brown rice, red beans, mung beans and kidney beans. , bacteria and algae food, such as fungus, kelp, Tricholoma, etc. And various fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, burdock and apples.

sports

1, Tai Ji Chuan, Baduanjin, Qigong

Traditional health qigong in China mostly adopts the method of "calming the mind and concentrating on it". Combined with abdominal breathing and spinal movement, it can achieve psychological balance and play the role of squeezing and massaging internal organs, thus improving the blood circulation of digestive organs such as gastrointestinal tract, promoting the peristalsis of digestive organs and the secretion of digestive glands, and improving the function of digestive system. This kind of exercise is soothing, peaceful and self-cultivation, which is very suitable for the elderly.

2, aerobics, square dance, yoga

This kind of collective activity can not only adjust the mood, but also increase the amount of exercise and promote intestinal peristalsis. Suitable for who? If you just retired or feel depressed, I suggest you take part in this kind of sports. At the same time of fitness, communicate with each other, relieve emotions and get physical and mental health.

3. Table tennis, badminton and gateball

These three kinds of ball games belong to competitive sports, which can not only coordinate the movements of hands, eyes and feet, but also exercise the whole body muscles. The exercise effect is particularly good: it can enhance muscle strength, stimulate gastrointestinal peristalsis, promote food metabolism, reduce food retention and prevent constipation ... But we must make full preparations before exercise to prevent strain and sprain during exercise.

4. Walking, jogging and swimming.

Walking, jogging and swimming are the most suitable sports for the elderly with good physical foundation. What you should pay attention to is that the intensity of exercise should not be too high, unless you are a long-distance runner or swimmer who has persisted for many years. Generally speaking, two or three times a week is enough. At the same time, you can do some low-intensity exercises to assist, such as walking and doing exercises. Mind you, from the perspective of safety, it is not recommended for the elderly to exercise on the treadmill. After all, the constant motion for a long time is very stimulating to the knee joint. In addition, please choose suitable sports shoes and sports equipment, which are necessary to ensure safety.