squatting? Sitting
which is the healthier defecation posture?
Experts say squatting is more in line with physiological structure, and defecation is smoother
How to defecate healthily and smoothly? Squatting, sitting and stool style, which is the healthiest and most conducive to defecation? The Chongqing Evening News reporter interviewed Zhang Xiaoming, director of the anorectal Department of the Municipal Hospital of traditional Chinese medicine the day before yesterday.
squat to defecate
in line with physiological structure and smoother
“Humans have formed the habit of squatting defecation in the process of evolution, but from the physiological structure, squatting defecation is more in line with the physiological structure, and theoretically speaking, defecation is the smoothest.” Zhang Xiaoming told Chongqing Evening News that this can be seen from the anorectal angle.
Zhang Xiaoming said that the human body has a U-shaped puborectalis muscle, which starts from one pubic bone, goes around the back of the rectum, connects to the other pubic bone, forms a ring, and pulls the rectal hook just so that the rectum forms an angle with the tip forward, which is the anorectal angle.
“In general sitting posture, the anorectal angle is about 80 ° ~ 90 °, while in squatting posture, the anorectal angle can reach 100 ° ~ 110 °. Theoretically, the larger the anorectal angle, the straighter the rectum, and the smoother defecation.” Zhang Xiaoming said that in addition, abdominal compression can also promote defecation, reduce abdominal force, and partially alleviate the symptoms of defecation difficulties.
“The advantage of squatting defecation is that you use less force, and defecation force is an important inducement for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular accidents.” Zhang Xiaoming suggested that for people at high risk of myocardial infarction or stroke, in addition to using defecation drugs to reduce defecation effort, squatting defecation can be adopted, which is conducive to reducing defecation effort. Theoretically, it is beneficial to prevent accidents during defecation.
sit and defecate
reducing leg pressure is more time-consuming
“If you defecate in a sitting position, the anorectal angle of the human body does not change much, but for some special people, it is recommended to squat.” Zhang Xiaoming said that the defecation posture will not directly lead to anorectal diseases, nor will sitting defecation increase the risk of hemorrhoids, constipation, colitis, appendicitis, colon cancer and other diseases, but sitting is relatively comfortable. Some people read books and newspapers on the toilet, which prolongs the toilet time. From this perspective, it is not impossible to increase the incidence rate of hemorrhoids.
“Compared with squatting posture, sitting posture does not have the effect of gravity such as belly down. It takes longer to empty, exerts more force on the abdomen, and is more time-consuming.” He pointed out that for the middle-aged and old people with relatively weak physical strength, squatting posture will cause greater stress on their legs and knees, which is prone to accidents such as slipping and fracture, so they are more suitable for sitting posture. “There are also patients with varicose veins. Sitting poses less pressure on their legs than squatting. This type of person is more suitable for sitting.”
“Some people recommend stepping on a small bench when sitting. By reducing the angle between the thighs and the trunk, it can simulate the same effect as squatting defecation. In fact, it is useless.” Zhang Xiaoming explained that although stepping on a small bench can reduce the angle between the thigh and trunk, the angle of the anus and intestine has not changed, so it can not help reduce the pressure of defecation.
I can’t teach you three little ways when I’m in the pit.
How to avoid taking up the toilet? Zhang Xiaoming, director of the anorectal Department of the Municipal Hospital of traditional Chinese medicine, introduced three methods.
1. Massage the abdomen clockwise
Massage around the navel in a clockwise circle, which conforms to the law of intestinal peristalsis, is conducive to stimulating the intestinal tract and increasing stool consciousness.
2. Tap sacrococcygeal bone
The rectum is close to the back of the sacrococcygeal bone. Gently tapping the sacrococcygeal bone is conducive to transmitting force to the rectum, stimulating the intestine through vibration, and facilitating defecation.
3. Massage the lumbar spine from top to bottom
It is beneficial to stimulate the cauda equina nerve. In traditional Chinese medicine, there are acupoints in this area that stimulate defecation, which can stimulate defecation.
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