Constipation Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Constipation is generally described as having fewer than three bowel movements a week. Chronic constipation is infrequent bowel movements or difficult passage of stools that persists for several weeks or longer.

Symptoms of constipation

Signs and symptoms of chronic constipation include, passing fewer than three stools a week, Having lumpy or hard stools, straining to have bowel movements, feeling as though there’s a blockage in your rectum that prevents bowel movements, feeling as though you can’t completely empty the stool from your rectum, needing help to empty your rectum, such as using your hands to press on your abdomen and using a finger to remove stool from your rectum.

Risk factors for constipation

Older age group and female sex have a higher affinity for constipation. A diet low in fibre and dehydration are possible contributors. A change in weather and long periods of travel may predispose.

Causes of constipation

Complications of constipation

Treatment of constipation

The main treatment of constipation involves the increased intake of water and fiber (either dietary or as supplements). The routine use of laxatives is discouraged, as having bowel movements may come to be dependent upon their use. Enemas can be used to provide a form of mechanical stimulation. However, enemas are generally useful only for stool in the rectum, not in the intestinal tract.

Laser Treatment

Conditions which cause constipation like a mass or tumor blocking the colorectum can be treated with the Ho Yag Laser at chennai laser gastro clinic in a hassle free manner. The laser beam can vaporize the tumor with minimal scarring or bleeding. This ensures that the passage is clear for stool movement.