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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is constipation disease?
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 a variety of things, including dietary habits, mobility, illnesses and medications.
Symptoms of constipation disease
Constipation
Stomach feels bloated
Questions your doctor may ask to check for constipation disease
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose constipation disease
Do you have hard stools or constipation recently?
Do you feel that your abdomen (stomach) is bloated or has a lot of gas?
Treatment for constipation disease
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 (GP / Family doctor)
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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