Mobidoctor Podcast5 Apr 2024

Constipation: How To Fix It

How can you fix constipation safely, and when does it require medical assessment in Europe?

Constipation explained: stool frequency, hard stools, gut motility, lifestyle measures, laxatives, and red flag symptoms.

In this episode, we outline the common causes of constipation and how doctors determine appropriate treatment during an online consultation in the EU.

You’ll learn:

• What medically defines constipation (fewer than three bowel movements per week, straining, hard stools)

• Common causes such as low fibre intake, dehydration, medications, and inactivity

• The role of fibre, fluids, and physical activity

• Differences between bulk-forming, osmotic, and stimulant laxatives

• When short-term laxative use may be appropriate

• Red flag symptoms such as rectal bleeding, unexplained weight loss, or persistent abdominal pain

• Situations where medication requests may be declined pending further investigation

We explain how doctors assess duration of symptoms, diet, medication history (including opioids), thyroid risk, and bowel habit changes during an online consultation in the EU. Chronic or worsening constipation may require laboratory testing or referral.

This episode reflects the clinical standards used by Mobi Doctor, where gastrointestinal consultations are reviewed by a registered physician in line with EU medical guidance.

Read the full guide and transcript here:

https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/constipation-how-to-fix-it

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