Persistent constipation may be referred to gastroenterology, anorectal surgery, or pediatrics, depending on the other accompanying symptoms.
For abdominal pain, abdominal mass, bloating, vomiting, stopping of gas and other discomforts, and suspecting the presence of colon tumor, intestinal obstruction, colonic torsion, intestinal inflammation and other diseases, one should go to the Department of Gastroenterology for consultation.
For anal discomfort, perianal wetness or itching, anal prolapse, bleeding after defecation, anal pain and other discomforts, suspected the existence of hemorrhoids, anal fissure and other diseases, should go to the Department of Anorectal Surgery.
If a child has persistent constipation, accompanied by abdominal distension, feeding difficulties, fever and other discomforts, suspected to have congenital megacolon and other diseases, should go to the pediatrics.
If you have persistent constipation, you should choose the appropriate department according to your condition and follow the doctor’s instructions for appropriate treatment.