Chronic Constipation Treatment in India

Pooja Shah, a 42-year-old accountant and...

Pooja Shah, a 42-year-old accountant and mother of two, had struggled with sluggish digestion for years, attributing it to her sedentary job and stress. Over the past six months, her symptoms worsened to severe bloating, abdominal pain, and only one painful bowel movement per week. Her primary care physician referred her to a gastroenterologist after laxatives provided minimal relief. The gastroenterologist recommended a detailed workup including a colon transit study and anorectal manometry to rule out slow-transit constipation and pelvic floor dyssynergia. Pooja found the tests uncomfortable and somewhat embarrassing but necessary. The results confirmed pelvic floor dyssynergia. She began biofeedback therapy, a non-invasive retraining program. After six weeks of therapy, her bowel frequency improved to every other day with significantly less straining. Emotionally, she moved from feeling frustrated and abnormal, burdened by constant discomfort, to empowered and relieved, finally understanding her body's mechanics and having a clear, effective management plan.