Sunday, March 9, 2008

Old diseases of the digestive system how to care?

Aged body tissues and organs function of the recession, reduced immune function, the incidence rate higher than the young. While many have been treated, but the results are not satisfactory, easily develop into chronic diseases. Therefore, to seriously and carefully do the elderly diseases of the digestive system of care. (1) As the elderly broken teeth or broken, do not chew food thoroughly and functional gastrointestinal disorder, causing anorexia, inadequate nutrition, diet to strengthen regulation, it nutritious and delicious Hong color and easy to digest. Eat less animal fat, cholesterol and carbohydrate-rich foods, should Shaoshichecan. Supersaturated not eat dinner. (2) can not take care of herself or disabled patients, care must be patient and meticulous. Feeding not too fast, so as not to affect consumption. To assist patients, get out of bed and deal with urine, and so on. Belongings to get the convenience of patients. For agitation and state of mind is not clear that patients should take protective measures to avoid falling bed or bumps. (3) the elderly because the activity less peristalsis weakened, not much food to eat or use of certain medications, can often occur stool dry concluded. To guide patients to maintain good bowel habits and the need to eat more vegetables and fruits. Constipation can occur if oral laxatives or not to retain a small amount of low-pressure enema. (4) slow response elderly, poor expression, medication should repeatedly made clear, they should explain the method of administration, dosage, possible drug reactions and needs attention, in order to prevent accidents.

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