Chronic Constipation Treatment in India
About Chronic Constipation
Key Highlights
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Provides a definitive diagnosis to identify the specific cause of chronic constipation (e.g., slow transit, pelvic floor dyssynergia).Offers personalized, multi-modal treatment plans combining lifestyle, medication, and specialized therapies.Can significantly improve quality of life by alleviating discomfort, bloating, and associated symptoms.Helps rule out more serious underlying conditions like colorectal cancer or bowel obstruction.Includes non-invasive options like dietary management and biofeedback before considering surgery.
Who is this surgery for?
- Fewer than three spontaneous bowel movements per week for at least three months.
- Persistent straining, lumpy or hard stools, or a sensation of incomplete evacuation.
- Failure to respond adequately to over-the-counter fiber supplements and laxatives.
- Symptoms severe enough to impair daily activities and quality of life.
- Suspicion of an underlying disorder like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C), dyssynergic defecation, or slow-transit constipation.
- Need to rule out secondary causes like hypothyroidism, diabetes, or neurological conditions.
How to prepare
- Detailed discussion of medical history, diet, fluid intake, medications, and bowel habits.
- For diagnostic tests like colonoscopy: adherence to a clear liquid diet and prescribed bowel preparation (laxatives) to cleanse the colon.
- Temporary discontinuation of certain medications (e.g., iron supplements, opioids) as advised by the gastroenterologist.
- Fasting for a specified period before certain tests or procedures.
- For anorectal manometry or biofeedback: no special preparation is typically needed.
Risks & possible complications
- Risks from diagnostic procedures (e.g., colonoscopy): bleeding, perforation, or reaction to sedation (rare).
- Side effects from prescribed medications: abdominal cramps, bloating, diarrhea, or electrolyte imbalances.
- Potential for treatment failure or incomplete symptom relief, requiring alternative therapies.
- For surgical interventions (rarely needed): risks include infection, anesthesia complications, or bowel dysfunction.
- Dependence on stimulant laxatives with long-term, unsupervised use.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Most diagnostic procedures (like manometry) have no recovery time; normal activities can resume immediately.
- After colonoscopy, rest is advised for the remainder of the day due to sedation effects; a normal diet can be resumed.
- Post-treatment, focus is on maintaining a high-fiber diet, adequate hydration, and regular physical activity.
- Follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor response to medication or therapy (like biofeedback).
- Gradual adjustment of medication dosages under medical guidance to achieve optimal results with minimal side effects.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days
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Expected recovery time:
0 days to several weeks (for treatment efficacy)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering chronic constipation in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for chronic constipation in India include Medanta The Medicity, Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Gem Hospital Perungudi, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, KMC Hospital Mangalore, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform chronic constipation. MediFyr helps you compare gastroenterologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for chronic constipation compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Chronic Constipation in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated gastroenterology teams and experience managing patients undergoing chronic constipation.
Kolkata, India
72 Doctors
I'd been to three other doctors...
I'd been to three other doctors for this nagging pain and fatigue. Everyone said it was stress. Dr. Latha at MGM was the first one who actually sat and listened, really listened, to everything I was saying. She ordered a specific test the others hadn't, and it turned out to be something quite rare. She explained it all to me in plain Tamil, drew diagrams on a notepad. I was scared, but she laid out a clear plan. It's been a long road, but I finally feel like we're getting somewhere.
Gastroenterologists for Chronic Constipation
Explore experienced gastroenterologists who regularly perform chronic constipation and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 26 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Miot Hospital Chennai
- 35 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Miot Hospital Chennai
- 21 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
- 40 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
- 11 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Coimbatore
- 16 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Coimbatore
- 11 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Coimbatore
- 13 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Perungudi
- 17 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar
- 12 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar
- 11 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Perungudi
- 11 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Perungudi
- 12 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar
- 9 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar
- 15 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Gurgaon
- 19 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Cytecare Hospital Bangalore
- 50 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
- 45 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 38 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 36 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Metro Hospital Faridabad