Constipation

Constipation is one of the most common diseases which affects children, adults and the elderly. Recent onset of Constipation should be taken seriously. Also constipation, if accompanied by Weight Loss and blood in stools should be immediately investigated.

Types Of Constipation

Constipation is of 2 types

• Secondary Constipation
• Primary or Idiopathic Constipation.

Secondary Constipation is caused by blockage of the passage of stools in the large intestine. The blockage can be because of cancer in large intestine (colon) as seen in adults or neurological causes like Hirshsprung’s disease in children.

Primary Constipation is the most common cause of constipation. The constipation is related to low fiber diet, deranged colonic motility and low water intake.

Care And Guidance

The colonoscopy differentiates between primary and secondary constipation. Patients having an obstruction or a narrowing require specific treatment. In general, patients with primary constipation should eat high fiber diet like fruits, salads, green leafy vegetables, drink more water, go for brisk walks and do abdominal exercises and yoga.

As your local health care professionals, suratgastrocentre provides you with all the tools and guidance you need to ensure a quick recovery. We want all of our patients to feel back to their normal selves by the time they leave our Hospital. For this reason, we offer a variety of services to nurse our patients back to full health.