Health Education

• Maintain emotional stability, remove disturbing factors and reduce tension.
• In addition to eating a balanced diet every day, you should have more water and fiber-rich foods, such as vegetables, fruits, kelp, etc.
• If there are no special disease restrictions, keep daily intake of water is 2000 cc (about 8 large glasses), and drink proper boiled water, ice milk or ice juice before breakfast each day can promote bowel movements.
• Exercise every day can strengthen the abdominal muscles and promote bowel movements. For example, walk at least 30 minutes a day.
• Develop the habit of regular bowel movements. The best time to go to the toilet is 15-20 minutes after breakfast or dinner every day.
• Don't hold back when you want to defecate, don't use too much force or use the toilet for too long.
• Maintain a good sitting and standing posture.
• Don't take laxatives or use enemas by yourself unless directed by doctor.

When should I ask a (gastroenterology) physician for help?

• Symptoms lasting more than 2 weeks without improvement , dispite having exercise and adjusting diet.
• Fever or lower abdominal pain.
• There is blood in the stool.
• Unexplained weight loss.
• If you have any questions after leaving the hospital, please use the emergency 24-hour consultation service phone：
• Medical consultation telephone: (04) 22052121 ext. 15150 or 15151
• Drug consultation telephone: (04) 22052121 ext. 15124
• Pediatric medical consultation telephone: (04) 22052121 ext. 15158