Patient's question:
My friend has been constipated since childhood and has never been able to have a bowel movement regularly. They go to the bathroom only once a week, and their stools are always dry. Sometimes they have to take medication to go to the bathroom. Now they have developed hemorrhoids, and every time they go to the bathroom, their skin gets broken. My friend usually dislikes eating fruits, vegetables, or porridge, and rarely eats rice. They have also tried drinking honey water, but after more than three months, their stools are still dry, and they get acne on their face every time they go to the bathroom once a week. Now they have to drink senna leaves every day to be able to go to the bathroom daily. Can hereditary constipation, where one cannot have a bowel movement, be cured?Doctor's answer:
Constipation, where it's difficult to pass stools, is often caused by irregular lifestyles, unbalanced diets, and other factors. It is advisable to avoid excessive consumption of fried foods, alcohol, spicy foods, and also to strictly refrain from overeating cold, raw, and refrigerated foods. Instead, it is recommended to eat more coarse grains and vegetables, and to drink plenty of water. It is also essential to eliminate mental stress, engage in appropriate exercise to promote gastrointestinal motility, which helps in keeping bowel movements regular. In daily life, it is important to pay attention to exercise. Avoid spicy foods that affect your taste preferences.