Is chronic constipation common? Experts point out, this kind of disease is more common, female than male, old age more than young, middle-aged. Because of the high incidence rate of constipation and complex etiology, patients often suffer from many problems. Constipation can seriously affect the quality of life.
What harm does constipation have?
As chronic constipation is a common symptom, the severity of symptoms varies, most people often do not pay special attention to it, think that constipation is not a disease, no treatment, but in fact, constipation is very harmful.
1. Chronic constipation plays an important role in the occurrence of some diseases, such as colon cancer, hepatic encephalopathy, breast disease and Alzheimer's disease.
2. Constipation can lead to life accident in patients with acute myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular accident, and there are many tragic cases to alert us.
3. Partial constipation is closely related to anorectal diseases, such as hemorrhoids and anal fissure.
Therefore, early prevention and reasonable treatment of constipation will greatly reduce the serious consequences of constipation, improve the quality of life, and reduce the social and family burden.