Patient's question:
For a while now, I've been experiencing constipation again, and often I spend ten minutes in the bathroom, my feet feeling numb, but still nothing comes out. It's been several days, and my stomach is almost about to burst, but I still can't pass anything. I've endured drinking a lot of water and eating many coarse grains, but it still doesn't help with bowel movements. What are some quick methods to relieve constipation?Doctor's answer:
Constipation, where you can't pass stool, is often caused by excessive dehydration in the body, leading to repeated constipation. In daily life, it's important to consume more fruits and vegetables that are high in fiber. In terms of diet, focus on eating green vegetables, fresh fruits, and other foods rich in dietary fiber, such as celery, spinach, apples, bananas, pears, etc. These can strengthen intestinal muscle contractions, moisten the intestines, promote bowel movement, and eliminate harmful substances and carcinogenic substances from the digestive tract. Additionally, foods like lettuce, water spinach, sweet potatoes, cabbage, and black fungus also help prevent constipation. You may appropriately take herbal remedies such as Qingwei Huanglian Huangwan, Xin Qingning Pian, and Wuzi Runchang Wan.