The treatment of constipation in the elderly is as follows

1, the elderly due to old age and infirmity rarely walk, greatly increasing the incidence of constipation, so the elderly should participate in more physical exercise, such as walking, walking, or daily hands massage the abdominal muscles a number of times, in order to enhance the ability of gastrointestinal peristalsis;

2, the elderly should be bedridden diligently turn over, and the circular massage Abdomen or hot compresses;

3, insist on defecation once a day in the morning, even if there is no intention to defecate, but also to adhere to the formation of conditioned reflexes, at the same time, to create a quiet, comfortable environment and the choice of seated commode;

4, the elderly should eat more food and vegetables, fruits and legumes containing crude fiber, more water, at least 1,500 ml of drinking water per day, in particular, every day in the morning or a cup of warm boiled water before meals, which can effectively prevent constipation. Warm water can effectively prevent constipation;

5, you can eat more food with laxative effect, such as black sesame, honey, bananas, etc.;

6, to prevent or avoid the use of constipation-inducing medicines, do not abuse laxatives, active treatment of systemic and perianal diseases, and to adjust the psychological state, a good psychological state can help to establish a normal defecation reflex.