1 Drink castor oil

Castor oil has a very good laxative laxative effect, in the case of not being able to poop, you can use this method of laxative in an emergency.

When castor oil into the duodenum by lipolytic enzymes, can be saponified into sodium ricinoleate and glycerol, and sodium ricinoleate on the small intestine has a stimulating effect, so that its intestinal peristalsis enhancement, the contents of small intestinal hormones to the colon to advance, so as to play a laxative and laxative, to alleviate the role of intestinal dryness and constipation.

It is recommended that a one-time oral castor oil 10-20 ml can be, pregnant women, menstruation, abdominal inflammation patients are prohibited, in the fat-soluble intestinal worms can not drink castor oil after taking the drug.

2 Use of corkscrew

For children and the elderly and frail people who can not poop, the use of corkscrew to assist in excretion is also an emergency option.

Corkscrew uses the high concentration of glycerin or sorbitol, which is hypertonic, to soften the stool, stimulate the intestinal wall, and reflexively cause a bowel movement response, which, together with its lubricating effect, makes the stool easy to pass.

It is recommended to inhale the corkscrew into a 20 ml syringe for the operation, which can avoid the rough and hard opening of the corkscrew from damaging the rectal mucosa.

3 Magnesium intake

Magnesium is very effective for patients who can't poop, it helps to introduce water into the intestines and softens the stool so that it can pass through the intestines. Check with your doctor before taking magnesium supplements, as it can interact with medications such as antibiotics, muscle relaxants, and blood pressure medications.

You can add 1 teaspoon (10 to 30 grams) of laxative salt (magnesium sulfate) to 180 to 240 milliliters of water. Mix well and drink it. You can also buy magnesium citrate tablets and oral suspension and take the recommended dosage according to the package, your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions. Take it with a glass of water.

4 Eat dried prunes

You can also try eating dried prunes if you can't poop. Dried prunes are high in fiber and also contain sorbitol. This sugar loosens feces and naturally helps relieve constipation. Sorbitol gently stimulates the colon, reducing the time it takes for feces to pass and lowering the risk of constipation.

Those who don't like dried prunes can also drink a glass of prune juice instead; dried prunes or prune juice will probably work within a couple hours.