How to judge functional constipation

Functional constipation can be judged by difficult defecation performance, reduced defecation frequency, abnormal stool characteristics, lack of organic causes, and a long course of disease.

1. Difficult defecation performance

includes difficulty in defecation, difficulty in excretion, and incomplete defecation. This is usually due to the slow transmission of feces in the intestine due to weakened intestinal motility or incoordination, thus causing these discomfort symptoms.

2. The frequency of defecation is reduced. The frequency of defecation is

less than three times a week. The normal intestinal motility is disrupted, so that feces cannot be pushed to the rectum in time.

3. The abnormal characteristics of feces

are mostly dry and hard. This is because excessive absorption of water in the intestine causes feces to become dry and difficult to discharge.

4. Lack of organic causes

After a comprehensive physical examination, no obvious structural abnormalities or lesions in the intestine itself or other organs can lead to constipation. For example, colonoscopy did not find intestinal inflammation, tumors and other problems, nor endocrine diseases, nervous system diseases and other systemic diseases that may cause constipation.

5. Longer duration Symptoms

usually last longer rather than appearing briefly and then disappearing rapidly. This indicates that abnormalities in intestinal function are more persistent and stable.