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 326 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
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.