constipation---how to see doctor

Many people have a life-long tendencytoward constipation while others tend to have occasional constipationalternating with a normal bowel pattern or even diarrhea. While mild andintermittent constipation in these individuals is usually not a cause forconcern, a doctor should be consulted under the following circumstances:四川省第四人民医院消化内科常玉英

A new onset of constipation or recentchange in bowel habits

Moderate to severe constipation, orconstipation that does not respond to self-treatment with simple bulking agentsthat provide fiber

Constipation that is accompanied by rectalbleeding, abdominal pain and cramps, nausea and vomiting, or involuntary weightloss

Constipation during pregnancy or whilebreastfeeding.