Chronic Constipation
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Chronic constipation is a prolonged alteration of intestinal transit in which bowel movements are infrequent, difficult, or incomplete over weeks or longer.
Common symptoms:
- Scant and hard stools
- Straining or the sensation of not fully emptying
- Abdominal discomfort, bloating, or heaviness
Common causes: It may be related to eating habits, low fluid intake, a sedentary lifestyle, or various health conditions that are worth evaluating.
Which specialist treats it? The general practitioner usually provides the first approach, and when a more thorough evaluation is needed, the proctologist or the general surgeon get involved. If constipation persists, is accompanied by pain, bleeding, or notable changes in bowel habits, it is worth seeking medical guidance.
Data on 297 doctors who treat chronic constipation
Which specialist treats chronic constipation?
Chronic constipation should be evaluated by a Proctologist, who examines how the colon and rectum are functioning; a General Surgeon may also be involved if the case requires it.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in chronic constipation
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Jose Luis Zamora Mendez
Dr. Jose Luis Zamora Mendez
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. Lauro Ramos Dahuss
Dr. Feliciano Ramon Medellin Rodriguez
Dr. Samuel Ramos Linaje
Dr. Hector Carlos Carrizales Torres
Dr. Luis Miguel Garza Huerta
Dr. Alfredo Delgado
Dr. Perla Santiago Garduza
Dr. Luis Ernesto Maldonado Villela
Dr. José Augusto Ortíz Mortera
Dr. Sergio Martinez Z.
Dr. Amadeo Cervantes López
Dr. Luis Mario Guerrero Camarena
Dr. Kuautemok Reyes Santos
Frequently asked questions
What is chronic constipation?
Chronic constipation is a prolonged alteration of intestinal transit in which bowel movements are infrequent, difficult, or incomplete over weeks or longer.
Which doctor treats chronic constipation?
Chronic constipation should be evaluated by a Proctologist, who examines how the colon and rectum are functioning; a General Surgeon may also be involved if the case requires it.