Since you were recently diagnosed with chronic constipation, ask your doctor these questions at your next visit.
- What is chronic constipation?
- Is my chronic constipation a sign of a serious disease such as colon cancer?
- Can the medications I take be the cause of chronic constipation?
- What medical tests can help determine the cause of chronic constipation?
- Are psyllium powder mixes or other over-the-counter (OTC) remedies effective for treating constipation?
- If I've been taking laxatives, how would I know if I'm dependent?
- What dietary changes should I make to help chronic constipation?
- How can exercise help me avoid chronic constipation?
- Would yoga or meditation help ease chronic constipation?
- Besides medication, what other treatments are there for chronic constipation?