Understanding Chronic idiopathic constipation: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

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Chronic idiopathic constipation

by Alike Medical Team ∙ Updated on June 13, 2023

General

Constipation is a condition which can be defined as a state of infrequent stools and difficulty in passing stools, or unsatisfactory defecation. Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is a chronic condition without any known cause or identified underlying illness (idiopathic).

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Signs & symptoms

Infrequent bowel movements and difficulty passing stool, are the most common symptoms. Other symptoms may include: - Straining - Hard stools - A feeling of incomplete evacuation

Diagnosis

The diagnosis is usually based on your symptoms that a person is experiencing. Your healthcare provider will ask you how often do you pass stools, and about accompanying symptoms. He or she may conduct a physical examination that may include digital rectal exam. They may refer you to further tests such as: - Colonoscopy - Blood tests - MRI scans

Treatment

Treatment options for chronic idiopathic constipation include: - Dietary changes - increasing dietary fiber and water intake - Fibre supplements - Osmotic laxatives - can help with softening stool and improving regularity of bowel movements - Lubiprostone and Linaclotide - these medications increase the amount of fluid in the guy by increasing the amount of chloride that is screted into the guy.

Note

☝ We provide information on prescription and over-the-counter medicines, diagnosis, procedures and lab tests. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

National Institutes of Health ∙ World Health Organization ∙ MedlinePluse ∙ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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