Treatment methods for constipation due to damp-heat

Jun 14, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I've been experiencing constipation due to damp-heat recently. Could you please tell me what the treatment for damp-heat constipation is?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Jingxiang
The treatment of constipation due to damp-heat mainly includes the following aspects: 1. Dietary adjustment: Reduce intake of spicy and greasy foods such as grilled items, chili peppers, and fried foods. Increase consumption of light, easily digestible foods such as vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Drink plenty of water to promote spleen and stomach regulation and improve constipation. 2. Physical exercise: Engage in moderate activities such as jogging, walking, or yoga to promote the circulation of qi, blood, and body fluids, help regulate the spleen and stomach, and relieve constipation and intestinal damp-heat. 3. Lifestyle regulation: Develop a habit of regular bowel movements, avoid staying up late, minimize prolonged sitting, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. 4. Medication: When constipation is severe, take heat-clearing and dampness-resolving medications as directed by a physician, such as Qingre Qushi Granules or Huoxiang Qingwei Capsules, along with lubricating and laxative agents such as Mahuang Runchang Pills or Compound Aloe Capsules.