The Treatment of Functional Constipation Deficiency in the elderly based on the Concept of"Invigorating Soil"
Functional constipation is a common and intractable clinical disease in the elderly.It is often manifested as difficulty in defecation,dry stool,reduced defecation frequency,prolonged or normal defecation cycle,etc.,which will reduce the quality of life of the elderly and cause physical burden to the elderly.Because the elderly are mostly weak,they often show deficiency syndrome in clinical practice.The idea of"Tonifying Earth"has a long history and is an important idea of LI Dongyuan.Its central idea is to restore the physiological functions of various organs by protect-ing the spleen and stomach."Tonifying Earth"has advantages in the diagnosis and treatment of functional constipation in the elderly.It can guide the rational selection of prescriptions in clinical practice.According to the difference in the causes of constipation,different prescriptions can be added or subtracted to regulate the functions of various organs,and good results can be achieved in treatment.