Constipation - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年10月20日 · Chronic constipation is having two or more of these symptoms for three months or longer. When to see a doctor. Make an appointment with your health care professional if you have constipation with any of the following conditions: Symptoms that last longer than three weeks. Symptoms that make it difficult to do everyday activities.
Constipation - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2023年10月20日 · These exercises may correct problems with chronic constipation. Sensors in the rectum and on the skin provide feedback as sound or light on a device as the therapist helps you go through various exercises.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Dealing with chronic constipation
2019年8月2日 · Constipation typically is defined as having fewer than three bowel movements a week or other symptoms (e.g., hard stools, excessive straining, or a sense of incomplete evacuation after defecation). Chronic constipation refers to these symptoms when they last for several weeks or longer.
Nonprescription laxatives for constipation: Use with caution
2024年1月26日 · Laxatives can help relieve and prevent constipation. But not all laxatives are safe for long-term use. Overuse of certain laxatives may lead to dependency and decreased bowel function.
Diagnosis and management of patients with chronic constipation
2020年4月18日 · Approximately 1 in 6 people experience chronic constipation (CC), a condition that can significantly affect quality of life and is a frequent cause for referrals to gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons within the United States.
Chronic constipation care at Mayo Clinic
2023年10月20日 · Mayo Clinic doctors will work with you to review all of your treatment options and choose the treatment that best suits your needs and goals. The treatments for chronic constipation include counseling in nutrition and lifestyle changes, medications, surgery, and biofeedback training.
Severe Constipation - Mayo Clinic Connect
2018年2月28日 · I read, with interest, your question about chronic constipation. As I've had three surgeries of the upper digestive tract, I have a lot of experience with something called "slow transit constipation."
Chronic constipation - Mayo Clinic Connect
2024年7月12日 · One gastroenterologist diagnosed it as "lazy bowel syndrome," another as "chronic idiopathic constipation" (meaning unknown cause). One issue I have that I believe contributes to the constipation is a redundant sigmoid colon, meaning that section of the colon is extra long and convoluted.
Constipation in adults - Mayo Clinic
Find possible causes of constipation based on specific factors. Check one or more factors on this page that apply to your symptom.
Constipation – 5 steps to keep things moving - Mayo Clinic Connect
2021年1月13日 · If you’re having difficulty with constipation, here are some steps that can help soften your stools and keep your bowels moving. Eat more fiber. Adding fiber to your diet increases the weight of your stool and speeds its passage through your intestines.