When to Worry About Constipation: Symptoms and Warning Signs - Dr Bhuvan Shetty

Constipation is a common condition that affects many people, often characterized by infrequent, difficult, or painful bowel movements. It can result from a variety of factors such as poor diet, lack of physical activity, dehydration, or underlying health issues.

Symptoms often include bloating, abdominal discomfort, and the sensation of incomplete bowel emptying.

In this video, Dr Bhuvan Shetty, Consultant - Medical Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist at Gleneagles BGS Hospital, Kengeri, Bengaluru, defines constipation and explores its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

He emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes, particularly increasing dietary fiber intake, as the primary treatment for managing constipation.

Dr Shetty highlights bananas as an excellent source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, which can help improve bowel regularity.

He also advises viewers to seek medical attention if constipation symptoms are severe, persistent, or accompanied by worrying signs like blood in the stool or significant weight loss. Watch the video to learn more about how to manage constipation effectively.