What causes old people to have diarrhea?

The elderly diarrhea may be related to unreasonable diet, psychological state, intestinal infection, chronic diseases and other factors.

1, diet unreasonable

elderly gastrointestinal function is relatively weak, if do not pay attention to diet, such as eating cold, greasy, spicy food, may stimulate gastrointestinal mucosa, causing diarrhea.

2, psychological state

affected by family and living environment, some elderly may appear anxiety, depression and other emotions, easy to affect the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in diarrhea.

3, intestinal infection

elderly body immunity is relatively weak, vulnerable to bacteria, viruses and other pathogens infection, resulting in diarrhea.

4, chronic diseases

Some elderly may suffer from chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hyperthyroidism, etc., the above diseases will affect gastrointestinal function, resulting in diarrhea.