CONDITIONS

Constipation

Constipation refers to a decrease in the frequency and an increase in the consistency of bowel movements, which requires straining to pass stool.

Fewer than three bowel movements per week
Hard, dry stools
Incomplete bowel evacuation
Rectal obstruction sensation lasting more than 3 months
Occasional bleeding with defecation

Initial evaluation by a specialist who can provide a clinical diagnosis of the condition.
If alarm signs or relevant history are present, additional endoscopic and functional studies may be required.

Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoid thrombosis
Anal fissures
Rectal bleeding
Chronic anal pain

Lifestyle changes
High-fiber diet
Natural or medicinal laxatives
Pelvic floor therapy for severe cases

Flattened stools
Recent onset constipation
Rectal bleeding
Weight loss
Anal pain
Intestinal obstruction

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