Constipation drug treatment volume chapter

Organic treatment of constipation caused constipation should address the main reason for treatment. On the functional constipation, first of all, patients should be encouraged to intake adequate food, water and cellulose to increase campaign, and cultivate the habit of regular defecation and, in conjunction with diet therapy. If the treatment did not work, as appropriate, under the instructions of laxative. Laxative basic role is to stimulate the secretion and reduce intestinal absorption, increased osmotic pressure within the lumen and hydrostatic pressure. Common laxative:

Volume of laxative:
Mainly containing polysaccharides such as cellulose or laxative, including more than cellulose food. Can absorb moisture, expansion into lubricating gel, the intestinal contents easily passed at the same time increase the volume of intestinal contents and promote peristalsis and defecation. General service after 12-24 hours effective. Medication, patients should be drinking water, in order to avoid obstruction.
Agar: 15-30 ml per day of the oral 1-2.
Methyl cellulose: daily oral 1,5-2 grams three times daily.
Glucomannan: 1,5-2 grams each, three times daily oral. Generally long-term use, especially suitable for eating less residue diet, pregnant women or disable those irritating laxative.