Constipation, a topic that is difficult to talk about, has plagued countless people's daily lives. It often intrudes into people's lives silently, filling people with discomfort and pain. So, what exactly are the causes of constipation? Let's follow Zhang Shuhong, the attending physician of the anorectal department of Changsha Dongda Anorectal Hospital, to find out.
1. Dietary factors.
Diet plays an important role in the occurrence of constipation. In the diet, if there is a lack of adequate dietary fiber intake, intestinal peristalsis will slow down, causing stool to stay in the intestine for too long and become dry and hardened, causing constipation. In addition, excessive intake of high-fat, high-sugar foods may also lead to intestinal dysbiosis, further aggravating constipation symptoms.
2. Lifestyle factors.
Poor lifestyle habits are also one of the important causes of constipation. Prolonged sedentary and inactive movements can slow down bowel movements, allowing stool to stay in the intestines for a longer time. In addition, irregular work and rest times, staying up late and other behaviors can also disrupt the normal rhythm of the intestines, leading to constipation.
3. Psychological factors.
Mental stress and mood swings have an impact on intestinal function. Long-term negative emotional states such as nervousness, anxiety, and depression will produce a large number of stress hormones, which will inhibit intestinal peristalsis and lead to constipation. Therefore, maintaining a good mental state is essential to prevent constipation.
4. Drug factors.
The *** of certain medications can also cause constipation. For example, patients who have been taking medications such as analgesics and antidepressants for a long time are prone to constipation symptoms. This is because these drugs may slow down bowel movements, making stool stay in the intestine for too long and harden.
5. Disease **.
Some anorectal diseases or digestive diseases can also cause constipation, such as: colon tumors, **rectal diseases and other diseases can also cause constipation.
6. Age factor.
With age, the body's metabolism gradually slows down, the intestinal peristalsis ability weakens, and constipation is prone to occur. In particular, the incidence of constipation is higher in the elderly population due to deterioration of intestinal function and reduced activity.
There are many causes of constipation, including diet, lifestyle habits, diseases, and other factors. In order to prevent and improve constipation, you need to maintain a balanced diet, increase the amount of exercise appropriately according to your own situation, and maintain a good work and rest and mentality. At the same time, be cautious about using medications that may cause constipation, and pay more attention to the intestinal health of the elderly at home.
Changsha Dongda Anorectal Hospital suggests that if constipation occurs for a long time, you should seek medical examination in time to find out the best and treat the symptoms in combination with your own situation. Only in this way can the intestines be healthier and free from the pain of constipation. (Correspondent Qing Peixing).