Constipation Quiz
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Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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Cannot poop completely
Stomachache
Sensation of fecal matter in the rectum after bowel movement
Stomach bloating after eating
Dyssynergic defecation
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What is Constipation?
Difficulty passing stool. Constipation can also refer to a decrease in stool quantity (e.g. passing stool every day but only small amounts). It can be caused by various factors, including dietary habits, mobility, illnesses, and medications.
Typical Symptoms of Constipation
Feeling uncomfortably bloated after meals
Feeling unable to completely empty the bowels, despite trying
Stomach feels bloated
Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain improved after defecation with enema
Passing gas more than usual
Blood in stool
Lower abdomen/tummy pain when passing stool
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Constipation
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you feel bloated after meals?
Do you feel like you haven't fully emptied your bowels?
Do you feel that your abdomen or stomach is bloated?
Do you have a stomach ache?
Are you passing gas more than usual?
Treatmentof Constipation
Treatment depends on the cause and severity. Mild cases can be managed with lifestyle changes like increasing water intake, high-fiber foods, and physical activity. Laxatives and enemas can also be used. Constipation caused by a blockage or tumor may require surgery.
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Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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