Causes of Heatiness and Constipation
Disease description:
I've recently experienced excessive internal heat (a traditional Chinese medicine concept referring to an imbalance in the body), which has led to symptoms of constipation and general physical discomfort. What are the causes of excessive internal heat accompanied by constipation?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
上火便秘的Cause主要有以下几点：
1.饮食不当：长时间食用辛辣、油腻、精细的食物，可能导致体内热气增加，消耗体内津液，使肠道水分减少，造成大便干燥，引发便秘。
2.情绪因素：长期焦虑、抑郁、紧张等不良情绪，可能抑制外周自主神经对结肠、直肠和盆底神经的活动，导致肠道蠕动减弱，从而引起便秘。
3.生活习惯：作息不规律，如经常熬夜、失眠多梦等，也可能导致身体内分泌失调，影响肠道蠕动，造成便秘。
上火便秘的Cause与饮食、情绪和生活习惯密切相关。为了Prevention和Treatment上火便秘，Recommendation调整饮食结构，保持积极的心态，并养成良好的作息习惯。Patient如有疑虑Recommendation及时就医咨询。
