What is Constipation?
Constipation is a condition where stools or bowel movements become hard and difficult to expel from the body, resulting in fewer and strained bowel movements. It typically occurs when excessive water is absorbed from the stool while it is inside the colon, often due to slow movement of food through the digestive system. Factors like physical inactivity, low-fiber diet, certain medications, and poor water consumption can increase the risk.
What are the symptoms of Constipation?
Common symptoms of constipation include Fewer bowel movements than usual, Difficulty passing stools, Straining during bowel movements, Harder and smaller stools, Feeling of incomplete evacuation, Bloating of the abdomen or stomachache, and Loss of appetite. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, consult a specialist at Bangalore Bowel Care for proper evaluation and diagnosis.
When should you see a doctor for Constipation?
You should consult a specialist if you experience persistent or worsening symptoms such as Fewer bowel movements than usual, Difficulty passing stools, Straining during bowel movements. Early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve outcomes. At Bangalore Bowel Care, Dr. Narasimhaiah Srinivasaiah (MBBS, MD, MRCS (Eng, Ed, Glas, Ireland), FRCS (CCST), FEBS (Colo-proctology), PGDMLE (NLSIU)) has experience treating constipation.