Is constipation serious?

Severe constipation is a health problem that needs attention. Poor eating habits are one of the important factors leading to severe constipation. Modern people often eat unbalanced diet, eat too much refined food and lack dietary fiber. Dietary fiber can increase the volume of feces, promote intestinal motility, and lack of it will slow intestinal motility, resulting in feces staying in the intestine for too long, excessive absorption of water, resulting in constipation. At the same time, lack of exercise is also a key reason, long-term sedentary, insufficient exercise will make intestinal muscles become relaxed, peristaltic ability decreased, and then cause severe constipation. Proper exercise can stimulate intestinal motility and help defecate. In addition, stress, anxiety, depression and other adverse emotions may affect the nervous system, leading to intestinal dysfunction, causing severe constipation. Maintaining a good attitude is important for intestinal health. In addition, side effects of certain drugs may lead to constipation, such as some sedatives, antidepressants, etc., long-term use may interfere with normal intestinal function. When taking drugs, you should pay attention to their possible side effects. If constipation persists or is accompanied by other abnormal symptoms, seek medical attention promptly for a comprehensive examination and diagnosis to determine the specific cause and take targeted treatment.