Constipation

What is Constipation?

Constipation occurs when bowel movements become difficult or less frequent. The normal length of time between bowel movements varies widely from person to person, ranging from three times a day to two times a week. Exceeding three days without a bowel movement is considered abnormal. Constipation occurs more frequently in women and with increasing age.

Factors Contributing to Constipation

Many factors, ranging from diet and lifestyle, medications, or underlying diseases can contribute to or cause constipation. With early detection and treatment, these conditions can most often be managed and controlled.

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The board-certified physicians at San Francisco Gastroenterology are specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the digestive tract, including constipation. Our doctors serve from Marin County, Oakland, Berkeley, Palo Alto and the entire San Francisco Bay Area. Our goal is simply to provide the highest quality medical care and patient service possible.

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