Patient's question:
Constipation is a symptom experienced by many office workers, but it is a topic that is never openly discussed; people simply endure the pain in silence. What position is effective for constipation?Doctor's answer:
The main manifestations of constipation are infrequent bowel movements and difficulty defecating. Many patients defecate less than three times a week, and severe cases may defecate only once every 2 to 4 weeks. Some patients are characterized by difficulty defecating, with the duration lasting less than 30 minutes, or frequent bowel movements but still difficulty defecating, with hard, sheep-like stools in very small quantities. Additionally, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and inappropriate use of laxatives may cause abdominal pain before defecation. There are intestinal loops in the left lower abdomen, and a digital rectal examination reveals fecal masses.