Constipation drug treatment volume chapter

Organic constipation should be the main cause of the causes for the treatment of constipation. The functional constipation, first of all should encourage the intake of adequate food, water and cellulose to increase movement, to develop regular bowel habits, combined with diet therapy. If the treatment is not effective, under doctor's orders, as appropriate application of laxative. Laxative the basic role is to stimulate intestinal secretion and reduce the absorption and increase the osmotic pressure and fluid mesocaval hydrostatic pressure. Common laxative:

Volume of laxative:
Mainly with more sugar or cellulose type of laxative, including cellulose and more food. Can absorb moisture, the expansion of a lubricating gel so that the intestinal contents easily passed at the same time to increase the volume of intestinal contents and promote bowel movements and defecation. General after serving 12 to 24 hours effective. Medication when patients should be drinking water, so as to avoid obstruction.
Agar: 15-30 ml per day, oral 1-2.
Methyl cellulose: daily oral 1,5-2 grams, three times a day.
Glucomannan: 1,5-2 grams each, three times daily oral. Generally long-term use, especially suitable for eating less residue diet, pregnant women or disabled persons provocative laxative.