Heat constipation

　　Heat constipation refers to constipation caused by gastrointestinal heat accumulation, that is, dry heat internally, consuming body fluid, causing the large intestine to lose moisture and become dry and hard, leading to constipation.. Upcoming and constipation caused by it are one of the most common diseases we encounter in our daily lives. Especially in the season when the weather turns hot, it is more common. Many people often mistakenly believe that being overheated is just a situation, but in fact, there are many diseases and types of fire, and what we often say is just one type of fire situation - real fire, also known as 'Yang fire', belonging to evil reality.

　　Heat constipation can often lead to complications such as anal and rectal complications. Long-term constipation can cause intestinal bacteria to ferment and produce carcinogenic substances that stimulate the intestinal mucosal epithelial cells, leading to atypical hyperplasia and prone to canceration. Constipation can cause perianal diseases such as proctitis, anal fissure, hemorrhoids, etc., due to the difficulty in defecation and dry stools, which can directly cause or worsen anal and rectal diseases.

　　Hot constipation refers to constipation caused by internal heat in the gastrointestinal tract, that is, dry heat internally, consuming body fluid, causing the large intestine to lose moisture and the stools to become dry and hard. To prevent the occurrence of this disease, it is recommended to pay attention to daily light diet, avoid eating spicy and stimulating foods, and try to avoid the intake of greasy foods. For people with poor gastrointestinal function, it is recommended to pay more attention to exercise to enhance the digestive function of the gastrointestinal tract, thereby reducing the occurrence of gastrointestinal diseases.

　　Hot constipation is caused by internal heat, which generally can be diagnosed by the following examinations:

　　1. Gastrointestinal type and peristalsis wave;

　　2. Gastrointestinal function dynamic examination;

　　3. Rectal examination;

　　4. Gastrointestinal CT examination.

　　Patients with hot constipation should avoid spicy and greasy foods, because such foods can often assist fire evil, consume true Yin, and cause a deficiency of body fluid and dry stools. Foods such as chili, ginger, lamb, dog meat, chicken, fish, and wine should be used less. It is advisable to use more cool and slippery foods, as coolness can clear heat, and moisture can promote bowel movement, so that bowel movement is smooth. Foods such as apples, pears, cucumbers, bitter melon, radishes, celery, and lettuce are all very suitable.

　　Patients with constipation need to adopt comprehensive treatment according to the severity of constipation, etiology, and type, including general lifestyle treatment, medication, biofeedback training, and surgical treatment to restore normal defecation physiology. Pay attention to lifestyle treatment, strengthen education for patients, adopt a reasonable diet, such as increasing dietary fiber content, increasing water intake to strengthen the stimulation of the colon, and develop good defecation habits, such as defecating in the morning, defecating in time when having a bowel movement, avoiding forceful defecation, etc., at the same time, increase activity. During treatment, attention should be paid to clearing excessive feces in the distal rectum, and it is necessary to actively adjust the mindset, which is extremely important for obtaining effective treatment.