Prevalence of constipation

Increasing year by year, the consultation rate is less than 25%

Constipation is a common digestive system symptom, mainly manifested as difficulty in defecation and/or reduced bowel movement, and hard and dry stool. In recent years, with the accelerated pace of life, changes in dietary structure, and the influence of social and psychological factors, the prevalence of constipation has tended to increase year by year, and with the increase of age, the prevalence of constipation has also increased, especially in the elderly population, where the prevalence of constipation has reached 15%~20%. However, most patients do not pay enough attention to constipation, and their willingness to seek medical treatment is low, less than 25%, and they often use improper medication, which may lead to complications such as hemorrhoids, fecal impaction, fecal incontinence, rectal prolapse, and severe cases may also lead to intestinal torsion. Therefore, the reasonable diagnosis and treatment of constipation is particularly important.

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Diagnosis and treatment of chronic constipation

What details should we pay attention to during the process?

How to properly diagnose and treat constipation has become a hot topic at this stage. At the "2024 8th National Academic Annual Meeting of the Digestive Mind-Body Alliance", Professor Tang Yurong (Jiangsu Provincial People's Hospital), leader of the Gastrointestinal Motility Group of the Digestive Branch of the Jiangsu Medical Association, explained in detail "Several Details of the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Constipation". The cause of chronic constipation is relatively complex. At present, it belongs to the category of chronic diseases. Scientific and reasonable diagnosis and treatment and long-term management are of great significance to reducing the economic burden of patients and improving their quality of life.

When talking about how to choose laxatives for the clinical treatment of constipation, Professor Tang Yurong mentioned that bulk laxatives such as calcium polycarbophil are constipation drugs recommended by domestic and international guidelines and consensus. They can effectively improve the overall symptoms of patients with constipation, increase the number of spontaneous bowel movements, and improve stool characteristics. Calcium polycarbophil is not absorbed in the digestive tract and is safe for long-term use. It helps patients establish good bowel habits and can be used as an effective choice for clinical medication.

At the same time, Professor Tang Yurong believes that in addition to the rational selection of laxatives, the treatment of constipation also requires attention to the following details: first, it is necessary to confirm whether the patient's constipation is a physical symptom caused by anxiety/depression; second, it is necessary to pay attention to the differences in the treatment of patients with constipation due to different underlying diseases, and adopt different treatment plans for different groups of people; at the same time, it is possible to predict the treatment effect and adjust the treatment plan in a timely manner; finally, for patients who have not responded well to multiple laxatives, structural, functional assessments and surgical interventions can be performed if necessary.

In addition, Professor Xu Le (Beijing Hospital), deputy director of the Beijing Gastroenterology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, also proposed that bulk laxatives such as calcium polycarbophil can be used as basic medications for the treatment of constipation, because calcium polycarbophil is not absorbed in the digestive tract, is highly safe, and meets the medication needs of elderly patients. In general, the treatment of constipation requires comprehensive adjustments in diet, lifestyle, exercise, and psychology. At the same time, individualized comprehensive treatment should be combined with drugs to achieve better treatment effects.

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