[헬스톡톡] I went to the bathroom right after eating… Turns out it was a symptom of constipation?

(Cast Current Affairs, SISACAST = Reporter Ji-na Lee)

In general, constipation is a condition in which the number of times you go to the toilet is significantly reduced and is known to be a very common symptom, so much so that 5 to 20% of the population complains of this symptom. [사진 = 픽사베이]

#Mr Han, who recently had to lie down for a month due to disc surgery, was diagnosed with “flaccid constipation”. I was confident about my health, but sitting and working for long periods of time was taking a toll on my back. Mr Han said: “I spent a lot of time lying down to recover my back, but as a bonus, I developed constipation.” He added: “I intend to improve my symptoms through exercise as soon as my physical strength recovers .”

Even #Lee, who is very interested in diet, suffered from constipation. Mr Lee says: “I’ve been on a diet since I was young, so I still suffer from constipation as an adult. If I don’t exercise, the symptoms appear straight away, so I’m trying to get into the habit of eating more and exercising.”

Modern people who spend a lot of time sitting on a chair working or studying often have problems with toilets. In particular, constipation is a condition in which the number of times you go to the bathroom is significantly reduced and is a very common symptom, so much so that 5 to 20% of the population complains of this symptom. But did you know that going to the bathroom immediately after eating is a form of constipation?

According to the Health Insurance Review and Evaluation Service, the number of patients suffering from constipation in Korea has steadily increased over the past 10 years to 579,000 in 2011, 616,000 in 2015 and 636,000 in 2020. Health experts give various reasons for the constant increase in the number of patients suffering from constipation, including aging of the body, stress at work, reckless diets and seasonal changes.

In general, constipation refers to the experience of multiple symptoms such as having fewer bowel movements less than 3 times a week, excessive straining during bowel movements, hard stools, or the sensation of residual stools. If constipation continues, you may feel heavy in your lower abdomen, feel bloated, and often experience indigestion, which in turn leads to a vicious cycle of constipation.

The habit of excessive straining during defecation can cause accumulation of blood around the anus, which can cause anal diseases such as hemorrhoids or fistulas. If hard stool blocks the intestine due to the inability to defecate for a long time, there is a risk of developing anal diseases such as intestinal obstruction and fecal incontinence.

But on the other hand, did you know that frequent diarrhea or running to the bathroom immediately after eating is also constipation? In fact, experts warn that even if the toilet signal comes too often, it could be constipation.

Treatment for constipation varies depending on the type. If it is not a symptom of a disease, it can be resolved by eating foods rich in fiber and doing regular physical activity, so improving your daily lifestyle is more important than anything else. [사진 = 픽사베이]

Recently, a foreign health media cited the opinions of experts and introduced the “relaxed constipation” that modern people suffer from. According to media reports, “flaccid constipation” refers to a condition in which there is no force to push stool out due to weak intestinal peristalsis, unlike constipation in which stool accumulates in the rectal area and does not come out.

Due to the weakening of the intestinal muscles, feces accumulate and when eating, symptoms occur in which the already accumulated feces are expelled due to the pressure of the ingested food. I usually feel the urge to defecate after eating. Those who go to the bathroom immediately after eating may suffer from flaccid constipation.

Flaccid constipation, which occurs mostly in people with aged colic function, is said to occur not only in the elderly but also in young people, those with aged intestinal motor cells, those who spend a lot of time lying down, or those with gastric problems . or ptosis of the colon. If flaccid constipation is diagnosed, treatment mainly involves medications that promote bowel movements, and exercises such as regular morning walks and diet are also helpful.

Constipation is common, but has various causes. Therefore, the cause must be identified and resolved to prevent constipation from continuing for a long time. Treatment for constipation varies depending on the type. If it is not a symptom of a disease, it can be resolved by eating foods rich in fiber and doing regular physical activity, so improving your daily lifestyle is more important than anything else.

The habit of drinking a glass or two of water as soon as you wake up in the morning is a good routine to improve constipation. It’s also a good idea to develop the habit of going to the bathroom at a certain time after meals, regardless of whether you need to go to the bathroom or not. It is also important to follow a diet focused on vegetables rich in dietary fiber and drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. If you’re an office worker or student who sits for long periods of time, it’s a good idea to get up occasionally to stretch and give yourself an abdominal massage, which is good for constipation. [시사캐스트]

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2024-01-02 12:52:38
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