The young man who used “laxatives” four times a day replied with one sentence, causing the doctor to shake his head when he learned the reason.
Young Man Takes Laxatives 4 Times a Day, Doctors Shocked to Find Out Why, Advice on Tricks to Relieve Constipation, Helps with Smooth Bowel Movements
Constipation has become a common health problem in modern times. According to statistics from the Ho Chi Minh City Medical University, in Vietnam, 1 in 3 people will suffer from constipation, with 59% of cases being caused by improper diet and lifestyle.
Dr. Zhang Zhenyong, a gastroenterologist and hepatologist from Taiwan, shared a case he encountered related to constipation.
The patient is a young hairdresser who began using laxatives as a teenager because he found it helped him have easier bowel movements without exertion. He now uses laxatives 3-4 times a day and buys 1-2 boxes of the pills every month to use at home.
Such behavior has doctors shaking their heads and warning that long-term use of laxatives can cause the body to lose its ability to naturally defecate.
Dr. Zhang Zhenyong explained that chronic constipation is a common problem and causes discomfort to many patients in outpatient clinics.
One case that he remembers well is about a young hairdresser who had been using laxatives since he was a teenager. Out of curiosity, the doctor asked, “Why did he have to use laxatives at such a young age?”
The answer I got was, “After using it, it’s easy to poop without any effort.”
The answer he received left Dr. Zhang Zhenyong feeling helpless. He warned the young man that long-term use of laxatives could cause the แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ body to lose its natural ability to excrete, leading to drug resistance.
The patient now has to take laxatives three to four times a day and buys one to two boxes of suppositories a month to use at home. When he realized the effects, he exclaimed, “It’s really scary.”
Dr. Zhang Zhenyong also recommends tips to help relieve constipation and make bowel movements easier, as follows:
1. Adjust eating behavior : You should eat fiber or dietary fiber in the right proportion. Insoluble fiber: soluble fiber should be 2:1.
- Insoluble fiber sources: Oatmeal, whole wheat bread, beans, dark green leafy vegetables.
- Sources of soluble fiber: Kiwi, apples with skin, okra, citrus fruits
Fiber should be gradually increased, including drinking enough water (1,000-2,000 ml per day). Because if you eat fiber but do not drink enough water, it may make constipation worse.
2. Train your bowel movement to be on time : You should have a specific time for bowel movement, especially in the morning or after breakfast, which is the time when your intestines work best. You should not hold your stool. You should train your body to respond to the feeling of wanting to defecate immediately.
3. Increase physical movement : Exercise moderately for 30 minutes a day to help stimulate the intestines.
4. Try probiotics and prebiotics : Consuming fermented foods that contain good bacteria, such as lactobacillus or bifidobacteria, can help balance your digestive system.