痾唔出？無有怕，4招KO便秘
4 Ways to Get Rid of Constipation
都市人生活節奏快，飲食習慣不健康，所以很多人都會經歷便秘的情況，平均每六個人便有一人有便秘問題。若一直忽視便秘問題不去處理，可能會引發其他問題如痔瘡及肛裂，亦會增加患上某些腸道疾病的風險。今日為大家介紹通便4式，讓你暢通無阻！
Constipation is a common complaint in Hong Kong, with one-sixth of population having experienced the condition. Living in a fast-paced city, we are prone to unhealthy lifestyle, which plays a major role in causing constipation. If constipation is left untreated, it may lead to complications such as haemorrhoids and anal fissures. Here are 4 easy tips to prevent and relieve constipation!
1. 多食蔬果 More Fruits and Vegetables
蔬果含有植物纖維，能夠促進腸道的蠕動，從而幫助排便。
Consuming sufficient amount of fibre rich foods, such as fruit and vegetables, can stimulate bowel movement, and further helps bowel output.
2. 多喝水 More Water
攝取足夠的水分可以使大便變得較軟 ，同時亦能幫助腸道蠕動，排便就自然會更順暢。
Drink adequate amount to water can help soften the stool and make it easier to pass.
3. 多做運動
Regular Exercise
適量運動除了能鍛鍊心肺功能及筋骨外，腸道亦會隨之加快蠕動。
Doing physical activities not only improve your cardiovascular function but is also a good way to prevent constipation by stimulating bowel movement.
4. 使用合適藥物輔助
Consider Appropriate Laxatives
若便秘情況較為嚴重，除了改善生活習慣外，亦可以使用一些藥物去治療。可以舒緩便秘的藥物有很多，例如具刺激性的甘油條、能增加大便水份的乳果糖及幫助大便成形的纖維素等等。使用前請咨詢藥劑師，需根據個人狀況而選擇合適的通便藥。
If constipation cannot be resolved by lifestyle modification, laxatives may be considered. There are different types of laxatives available over the counter, such as glycerin suppositories which stimulate bowel movement, lactulose which softens stool, and fiber which increases the bulk of stool. As therapy with laxatives has to be individualised, please consult pharmacist for advice.
屈臣氏藥劑師團隊
Watsons Pharmacy Team
