Chronic constipation

Chronic constipation is diagnosed in the event that the act of defecation did not occur for 48 hours or longer. In this case, after emptying the intestine - if it does occur - the patient does not feel relief.

Causes of chronic constipation

Factors that contribute to the development of chronic intestinal obstruction exist quite a lot. But most often the problem is caused by such reasons:

1. In many people, chronic constipation develops due to a lack of plant fibers in the diet.
2. A common problem is irritable bowel syndrome.
3. Sometimes it is necessary to think about how to treat chronic constipation due to mechanical intestinal obstruction caused by a malignant neoplasm.
4. The direct path to constipation is neurological disorders.
5. Adverse to the state of the intestine is prolonged depression.
6. Provoke obstruction can also ailments of the anal canal.

How to get rid of chronic constipation?

First of all, you need to reconsider your diet:

1. Bread, zucchini, beans, dried fruits, nuts, sea kale bran contain fiber and increase the amount of content in the intestines.
2. Reed honey, grapes, dried apricots, dates, apricots, plum apples strengthen secretion.
3. Oils and spices excite intestinal peristalsis.

Sometimes adding these products to the daily menu is quite enough to return to normal life. Otherwise, you have to turn to medication.

Of the drugs for the treatment of chronic constipation the following means are used:

• Macrogol;
• Bisacodyl ;
• Magnesium sulfate;
• Glycerol;
• glycerin suppositories;
• Phenolphthalein;
• Castor oil;
• Dokazate sodium;
• liquid paraffin;
• laxative collections (with buckthorn, hay, rhubarb in the composition).