Chronic constipation
Long-term constipation (faecal impaction) can be painful and uncomfortable. Find out how we can help.
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Need to know
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Symptoms of Chronic constipation icon plus
Because the constipated poo is too hard to push out, your bowel begins to leak out watery stools, which may look like diarrhoea. Other symptoms of chronic constipation may include:
- A feeling of needing to poo even after having you've gone to the toilet
- Excessive straining when pooing
- Stomach pains and cramping
- Pooing less frequently
- Bloating
- Nausea
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Diagnosis icon plus
At our advanced neurogastroenterology diagnostic centre, your consultant will discuss your symptoms with you to help make a diagnosis. Using advanced methods, they may also carry out a study of your bowel to find out what is causing your constipation. By doing so, we'll be able to come up with treatment options (if required) which are tailored to you. -
Potential treatment options icon plus
Your consultant will discuss your treatment options with you. This may range from laxatives and special bowel stimulants to biofeedback therapy and pelvic floor exercise.
Our consultants
Our locations
From complex GI surgery to diagnostic test and procedures, we provide exceptional gastrointestinal care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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London Digestive Centre
41 Welbeck Street
London
W1G 8DU
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Neurogastroenterology Diagnostic Centre
London Digestive Centre
41 Welbeck Street
London W1G 8DU
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The Lower GI Unit
41 Welbeck Street
London W1G 8DU
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London Digestive Health
2nd Floor
41 Welbeck Street
London W1G 8DU
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London Digestion
HCA UK at The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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The Wellington Digestive Health Centre
21 Wellington Road
St Johns Wood
London NW8 9SQ
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
Book an appointment
Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
Call us today
020 7079 4344