Constipation treatments include dietary and lifestyle changes, fiber supplements, and laxatives. Sometimes prescription medicines and therapies such as biofeedback may be tried. Rarely, surgery may be necessary for carefully defined neuromuscular abnormalities.
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Specialized testing is reserved for patients with chronic constipation that is severe or difficult to treat. All such patients should undergo colonoscopy or barium enema
Treatment help – Treatment of chronic constipation is best managed by first determining the underlying cause. While there may be several contributing factors, the 3
Consulting a Doctor for Evaluation The most important step by the physician in the evaluation of constipation in an individual is to obtain a complete
Specialized testing is reserved for patients with chronic constipation that is severe or difficult to treat. All such patients should undergo colonoscopy or barium enema
Treatment help – Treatment of chronic constipation is best managed by first determining the underlying cause. While there may be several contributing factors, the 3
Consulting a Doctor for Evaluation The most important step by the physician in the evaluation of constipation in an individual is to obtain a complete
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