Constipation
Learn about symptoms, modern diagnostic methods, and advanced treatment protocols available in China's top medical centers.
Understanding Constipation
Constipation is a common digestive problem characterized by infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stool. It can be caused by diet, lifestyle, medications, or underlying medical conditions. In our partner clinics in Beijing and Shanghai, we use a multidisciplinary approach involving gastroenterologists, dietitians, and colorectal surgeons to address both acute and chronic constipation.
Advanced Diagnostics in China
Accurate diagnosis is the first step toward effective treatment. Our hospitals offer:
- Colonic Transit Studies: Assessing bowel motility.
- Anorectal Manometry: Evaluating pelvic floor function.
- Defecography: Imaging during defecation.
- Colonoscopy: Ruling out structural abnormalities.
Treatment Options
Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may involve dietary changes, laxatives, biofeedback therapy, or an integrative approach combining Western medicine with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to improve bowel function and digestive health.
- Dietary Fiber: Increasing fiber intake and hydration.
- Laxatives: Various types for different causes.
- Biofeedback Therapy: Training pelvic floor muscles.
- Integrative TCM: Herbal formulas to regulate bowel function.
