Constipation in the elderly refers to decreased defecation frequency, difficulty in defecation and dry stool. Patients with acute constipation often have abdominal pain and abdominal distension. Old people are often constipated, which may also lead to soaring blood pressure. So, what methods do you try to make defecation easier?

First, ensure adequate drinking water every day.

It is more appropriate for normal people to drink 2000-2500 ml of water every day. If you encounter constipation, you should drink 3-4 cups in addition to normal drinking water every day. Drinking enough water can increase the wetness of feces and is beneficial to defecation.

After getting up in the morning, the elderly can drink a cup of warm water on an empty stomach. Because on an empty stomach, water is very helpful for intestinal peristalsis.

Then, drink warm water or tea many times a day, which can ensure the supply of water to the body and is good for constipation.

Second, eat more apples and bananas.

Apple is called "living water" because of its high nutritional value, which helps to metabolize excess salt in the body, and its nutrients are easily dissolved and absorbed by the human body.

In addition, apples can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, help the human body discharge waste, reduce the harm of harmful substances to the body, and relieve constipation.

Banana is a kind of beneficial fruit rich in starch, which tastes sweet and cold, can clear away heat and moisten intestines, and promote gastrointestinal peristalsis. It has a good effect on constipation patients. Old people eat bananas in winter, because they are afraid of cold, so they can heat them in the microwave oven.

Third, eat more high-fiber foods.

Foods rich in fiber, such as vegetables, celery, mushrooms, whole grains, nuts containing vegetable oil, etc. Rich dietary fiber has the function of absorbing water and expanding feces, which is helpful to promote intestinal peristalsis and help defecation.

Eat more light green vegetables and coarse grains every day, avoid spicy and greasy, and eat less. This can also effectively relieve constipation.

Fourth, do some exercise properly.

Life lies in exercise. Old people can do more outdoor sports in the morning and evening, such as walking, tai chi and square dancing. Not only distracted, but also did proper exercise, which is very good for preventing constipation. But the elderly should not do strenuous exercise.

Constipation in the elderly has been alleviated, which is unlikely to lead to a surge in blood pressure. Older people in need can try the above methods. I wish the elderly in the world good health and happiness in their later years!