Elderly People With Long-term Constipation Are Prone To Developing Dementia in The Elderly
Apr 17, 2024
In 2024, the number of Alzheimer's disease patients in China has increased to 9.5 million, and the global number of dementia patients has reached 46.8 million, of which 50% -75% are Alzheimer's disease patients. Among the elderly population aged 65 and above in the United States, there is 1 Alzheimer's disease patient in every 9 people, and 1 in every 3 elderly deaths has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia. The average survival time of elderly dementia patients is 5.5 years. After cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, and cancer, elderly dementia has become the "fourth major killer" of elderly health.
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A study by a foreign geriatric research institution found that long-term constipation is the main culprit of intellectual decline in elderly people, and about 80% of elderly constipated individuals are prone to dementia.
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Researchers explain that under normal circumstances, bacteria in the human gut can break down undigested proteins into toxic substances such as ammonia, indole, hydrogen sulfide, and histamine. These toxic substances can be excreted through feces. Constipated patients, due to their inability to excrete these toxic substances normally, will accumulate a large amount of toxic substances in their bodies over time. When toxic substances accumulate in the body to a certain extent and exceed the detoxification ability of the liver, they will slowly enter the brain with blood circulation, damaging the central nervous system and becoming the culprit of intellectual decline in elderly people. Especially for the elderly, their food intake is relatively reduced, their digestive function is also relatively poor, and their metabolic function is showing a significant decline trend. Therefore, long-term constipation in the elderly is highly likely to lead to senile dementia.
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Elderly constipation can generally be divided into spasmodic constipation and weak constipation. Spastic constipation is mostly caused by the excessive spice and fiber contained in the food. Such elderly constipation patients should pay attention to eating more semi-liquid food with less residue, such as milk, rice porridge, egg soup, and soft rice, which can effectively avoid or reduce constipation symptoms. Most people with weak constipation are caused by insufficient fat content, lack of vegetables and fruits, and insufficient drinking water in the food they consume. These elderly constipation patients should consume more junk foods, such as coarse grains, vegetables, soy products, and foods with high levels of vitamin B1, to increase the body's intake of fiber, promote intestinal peristalsis, and alleviate constipation symptoms.
Treatment of constipation in the elderly with traditional Chinese medicine Cistanche deserticola
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Dietitian Di Chen suggests that elderly people who are prone to constipation should develop the good habit of drinking a glass of water on an empty stomach and a glass of yogurt before bedtime, which can play a certain role in preventing constipation.
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According to the records of traditional Chinese medicine throughout history, Cistanche deserticola has the effect of moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements. Modern pharmacological activities have also shown that the components of galactose and oligosaccharides in Cistanche deserticola can significantly promote intestinal peristalsis, increase intestinal osmotic pressure, inhibit water absorption in the large intestine, and thus achieve bowel movements. Moreover, Cistanche deserticola has a warm and nourishing nature, which has the effect of promoting bowel movements without damaging vital energy. It is particularly suitable for the elderly, weak, and pregnant women with constipation.
