Expert Video - Could chronic constipation be a sign of another condition?

Dr. Satish Rao, an expert on chronic constipation, explains which medical conditions your doctor should test for if you have long-lasting constipation. These conditions include Parkinson's disease, diabetes and others. Treating the condition may relieve constipation.

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Section: Understanding Chronic Constipation

Animation - Understanding Chronic Constipation

Slide Show - Understanding Chronic Constipation

Other Chronic Constipation Animations

Animation - Diagnosing Chronic Constipation

Animation - Managing and Treating Chronic Constipation

Expert Videos

1. What is chronic constipation and what causes it?

2. What are the symptoms of chronic constipation?

3. What are the risk factors for chronic constipation?

4. How is chronic constipation different from occasional constipation?

5. Should I keep track of my chronic constipation symptoms?

6. Could chronic constipation be a sign of another condition?

Other Sections in this Module:

Diagnosing Chronic Constipation

Managing and Treating Chronic Constipation

Advances in Chronic Constipation

Other Modules:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C)

Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC)

Dyssynergic Defecation (DD)

Patient Stories

This educational activity has been developed by the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc.

This activity is supported by independent educational grants from AbbVie, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals and Takeda.

This website is part of the Animated Patient^® series developed by Mechanisms in Medicine Inc., to provide highly visual formats of learning for patients to improve their understanding, make informed decisions, and partner with their healthcare professionals for optimal outcomes.