Chronic Constipation Specialist in London

Chronic constipation is infrequent bowel movements or difficult passage of stools that persists for several weeks or longer.

Constipation is generally described as having fewer than three bowel movements a week.

Not only does constipation make you feel bloated, headachy, and irritable, but relieving constipation -- especially long-term or chronic constipation -- is time consuming and expensive.

Chronic Constipation

Classical celiac disease: In cases of classical celiac disease, early warning signs may include digestion issues, diarrhea, unexplained weight loss and stunted growth in children. For those who are suffering from classical celiac disease but continue to consume gluten, there is a higher likelihood that sufferers will produce pale, strong smelling and fatty stools. This condition is known as steatorrhea 

Non-classical celiac disease: In cases of non-classical celiac disease, early warning signs may include abdominal bloating and cramping, chronic fatigue, severe headaches, tingling in the hands or feet, anemia, reduced bone mass, dental issues, depression, anxiety, itchy skin and rashes on the body. 

Silent celiac disease: Silent celiac disease is often so called because patients will not experience any symptoms associated with celiac disease. You might wonder how someone can still have celiac disease but not experience symptoms when they ingest gluten. It has been proven that those who are living with silent celiac disease will experience villous atrophy damage to their small intestine, but can live their life feeling totally fine.

Different types of coeliac disease

Some of the early symptoms of Chronic constipation is:

• Having less than 3 bowel movements per week 
• Straining
• Hard stools
• Incomplete evacuation
• The inability to pass stool

Some of the other symptoms that can lead to Chronic constipation is:

• Bleeding from the rectum
• Blood in your stool
• Persistent abdominal pain
• Pain in the lower back
• A feeling that gas is trapped
• Vomiting
• Fever
• Unexplained weight loss
• A sudden change in bowel movements

If you find any of the above, you should seek a medical advice if symptoms don’t go away or if you notice the above symptoms.

Early Signs & Symptoms of Chronic Constipation

Early screening programmes can help to diagnose the chronic constipation at the early stage and improve the likelihood of successful treatment.

• Blood tests - your doctor will look for a systemic condition such as low thyroid (hypothyroidism) or high calcium levels
• An X-ray - this scan can help your doctor determine whether our intestines are blocked and whether there is stool present
• Examination of the rectum and lower colon (sigmoidoscopy) - in this procedure, your doctor inserts a lighted, flexible tube into your anus to see signs of chronic constipation
• Examination of the rectum and entire colon (colonoscopy) - your doctor will examine the entire colon with a flexible, camera-equipped tube
• Evaluation of anal sphincter muscle speed (balloon expulsion test) - this test measures the amount of time it takes for you to push out a balloon that has been filled with water and placed in your rectum
• Evaluation of how well food moves through the colon (colonic transit study) - you will be asked to swallow a capsule that contains a recording device. The progress of the capsule through your system will be recorded over 24 to 48 hours and will be visible on X-rays
• An X-ray of the rectum during defecation (defecography) - your doctor inserts a soft paste made of barium into your rectum
• MRI defecography - this is where a doctor will insert contrast gel into your rectum. You then pass the gel, as you would normally stool. The MRI scanner can visualise and assess the function of the muscles used for defecation

Early Screening and Testing of Chronic Constipation

You can book your Free Consultations with our GP on the same day or other day based on your availability.

At Chartwell, we provide Free Consultations to our patients with a highly experienced Medical Practitioner to understand the sign and symptoms of Chronic constipation.

During Free Consultations, our practitioners will discuss the constipation symptoms you have, and the practitioner will advise the tests you need.

If you already have a referral from NHS

If you have a referral from your GP stating the test required, please send the referral to our team, once received a member of our team will contact you by telephone to arrange your test.

Chronic Constipation Testing Fees:

Prices detailed below:

The procedure includes a medical report, the results of any biopsies taken, and a face to face follow up consultation on the day of your procedure.

Free Consultations:

We at Chartwell provide Free Consultations with our highly qualified practitioners for our patients.

Same Day Consultation:

You can Book Your Free Consultations with our Practitioner on same day or based on your availability.

Post Opp Care:

Our staff are on hand before, during and after your procedure, routinely assessing your condition.

Interest Free Credit:

Can't pay today? No problem! At Chartwell, we want you to be able to have the best option for our patients, so we offer a range of interest free options.

Why Chartwell Hospital

Why Chartwell Hospital

Free Consultations:

We at Chartwell provide Free Consultations with our highly qualified practitioners for our patients.

Same Day Consultation:

You can Book Your Free Consultations with our Practitioner on same day or based on your availability.

Post Opp Care:

Our staff are on hand before, during and after your procedure, routinely assessing your condition.

Interest Free Credit:

Can't pay today? No problem! At Chartwell, we want you to be able to have the best option for our patients, so we offer a range of interest free options.

Why Chartwell Hospital

Free Consultation

We at Chartwell provide Free Consultations with our highly qualified practitioners for our patients.

Same Day Consultation

You can Book Your Free Consultations with our Practitioner on same day or based on your availability.

Post Opp Care

Our staff are on hand before, during and after your procedure, routinely assessing your condition.

Interest Free Credit

Can't pay today? No problem! At Chartwell, we want you to be able to have the best option for our patients, so we offer a range of interest free options.

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