About Constipation
Constipation means infrequent or difficult bowel movements, often with hard stool. It can be related to low fiber, low fluids, inactivity, medicines, or medical conditions.
Constipation symptoms
- hard stool
- straining
- bloating
- infrequent stool
- abdominal discomfort
Common causes of Constipation
- low fiber
- low fluids
- inactivity
- medicines
- IBS
- thyroid disease
Constipation treatment options
- See a doctor for blood in stool, weight loss, severe pain, vomiting, new constipation in older age, or persistent symptoms.
Safe home care for Constipation
- increase fiber gradually
- drink fluids
- walk regularly
- toilet routine
Emergency signs for Constipation
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Constipation
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Constipation.
Lab tests for Constipation
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Clostridium Difficile Toxin
Stool toxin test for C. difficile infection.
From Rs. 4,050
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Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Stool
Protein loss marker in stool.
From Rs. 6,750
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Reducing Substances Stool
Stool test used in carbohydrate malabsorption assessment.
From Rs. 1,080
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Fecal Elastase
Pancreatic function marker in stool.
From Rs. 7,650
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Fecal Calprotectin
Stool inflammation marker used in bowel disease assessment.
From Rs. 5,850
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Stool for Salmonella Shigella Culture
Travel or employment-related stool culture.
From Rs. 1,980
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Ultrasound Abdomen
Abdominal ultrasound scan.
From Rs. 3,150
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Ascitic Fluid Routine Examination
Routine analysis of abdominal fluid.
From Rs. 1,620