Chronic Constipation Treatment in Turkey
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 Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with gastroenterology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
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.
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.
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