Health for All says
Bowel movement is a manifestation of the body's excretion of waste products, which can eliminate waste and toxins from the body and maintain the health of the body. However, sometimes we may find that the stool is dry and hard in the front and soft and sticky in the back, which is confusing. Today, as an experienced old Chinese medicine practitioner, I will combine the theory of Chinese medicine and quote ancient and modern famous prescriptions to analyze this problem for everyone.
In traditional Chinese medicine theory, the shape of stool can reflect the body's spleen and stomach function and water metabolism. Based on the "dry and hard front and soft sticky back", we can draw the following possible causes.
The first reason is dampness and heat in the spleen and stomach. Dampness and heat in the spleen and stomach refers to the dysfunction of the spleen and stomach, and the weakening of digestive function, resulting in food stagnation in the body and the production of dampness and heat. Damp heat is characterized by stickiness and stickiness, so the back of the stool is soft and sticky;Weakened spleen and stomach function can lead to the formation of dry and hard stools as food passes through the intestines. **In this case, Chinese herbal formulas can be used to clear away heat and dampness, such as Banxia Xingxin Soup, etc.
The second reason is the deficiency of the spleen and stomach. Spleen and stomach deficiency refers to the weakness of the spleen and stomach function and the lack of yang qi, resulting in a decrease in digestive function and stagnation of food in the body. Spleen and stomach deficiency and cold are characterized by dry and hard stools in the front of the stool, because the lack of yang qi cannot promote the transport of water in the body;The soft and sticky back of the stool is due to the weak function of the spleen and stomach and the stagnation of food. **In this case, traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions that warm and nourish the spleen and stomach, such as Sijunzi decoction, etc.
The third cause is intestinal obstruction. Intestinal obstruction is when the intestines are blocked and food cannot pass through. In this case, the stool will be dry and hard at the front and soft at the back during the excretion process, because the food will not be able to pass smoothly from the body. Management of intestinal obstruction generally requires prompt medical attention, surgery, or medications**.
The fourth reason is poor diet. Improper diet refers to long-term failure to pay attention to dietary hygiene, excessive greasy food, insufficient intake of vegetables and fruits, etc. In this case, the function of the spleen and stomach is easily affected, and the digestive function is weakened, resulting in a dry and hard stool at the front and soft and sticky at the back. Improving eating habits and appropriately increasing the intake of fruits and vegetables can improve the situation.
In short, there may be a variety of reasons for the appearance of "dry and hard in the front and soft and sticky in the back" in the stool, including dampness and heat in the spleen and stomach, deficiency and cold in the spleen and stomach, intestinal obstruction, and improper diet. For this situation, we should comprehensively analyze the individual situation and adopt the corresponding TCM method. At the same time, it reminds everyone to eat reasonably and develop good eating habits, which will help maintain the health of the body.
References: 1Selected Cases of Traditional Chinese Medicine, edited by Li Shizhong, China Publishing House of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2006