Bowel movements less often than usual
Frequency matters but is not the only defining feature.
Constipation treatment in Guadalajara and Zapopan
Address constipation for bowel movements with greater regularity and less straining
Dr. Eduardo Navarro assesses colon transit, outlet problems, medicines and other causes to guide treatment suited to your symptoms.
Dr. Eduardo Navarro LaraColorectal surgeon · Constipation and bowel function
Recognize the problem
Constipation is more than bowel movement frequency
Consistency, straining and emptying matter too. For persistent or disruptive changes, assessment may offer more useful care than repeating general measures.
Hard, dry or difficult-to-pass stools
Stool form helps explain transit function.
Excessive straining or incomplete emptying
Difficult passage and incomplete emptying are also part of constipation.
Urgent care
Do not wait if constipation comes with warning signs
Bleeding, constant or severe abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, inability to pass gas or unintentional weight loss needs urgent medical care. Do not wait for WhatsApp if symptoms are severe or progressing.
Targeted treatment
Constipation is not always treated the same way
Identifying what makes evacuation difficult targets the main mechanism.
The colon moves contents slowly
Slow transit leads to less frequent, harder bowel movements.
The outlet does not coordinate well
Poor pelvic floor coordination makes evacuation difficult despite an urge.
Medications, habits or other conditions contribute
Diet, activity, some treatments and other diseases also change bowel patterns.
Specialist assessment
The right information avoids indiscriminate tests and treatments
Consultation begins with your bowel pattern and contributing factors.
Schedule a consultationHistory and bowel pattern
We review onset, consistency, straining, emptying and daily impact.
Medicines, habits and history
Bring a medication list and discuss dietary or activity changes, previous surgery and tests.
Targeted examination
Abdominal and anorectal assessment helps distinguish transit and outlet problems.
Tests only when they affect decisions
Findings determine the value of blood tests, transit or anorectal function tests, imaging or colonoscopy.
Treatment options
A stepped plan based on cause and response
The aim is more comfortable, regular bowel movements with the intervention your case needs, adjusted as it progresses.
Sustainable changes
Diet, fluids, movement and bowel routines fit symptoms and history rather than one universal prescription.
Options to improve consistency and transit
When needed, the doctor includes medicines and reviews their effect.
Retrain coordination for evacuation
For outlet problems, rehabilitation and biofeedback are central to treatment.
Procedures after complete assessment
Interventions are reserved for specific, objectively assessed situations unresponsive to prescribed care.
Specialist care
Constipation assessment by a colorectal surgeon
Dr. Eduardo Navarro Lara treats colon, rectal and anal problems. Assessment integrates bowel function, evacuation and history to guide treatment.
Explore his training and experienceCare for patients in Guadalajara, Zapopan and the metropolitan area
Book assessment at either location
Ask our support team about times at Unidad Médica Shakespeare or Torre de Consultorios Hospital Ángeles Andares.
Frequently asked questions
What to know about constipation
What counts as constipation?
It includes not only infrequent bowel movements but hard stools, excessive straining, difficulty passing them or incomplete emptying.
Does more fiber always solve it?
Not always. Fiber helps some people, but slow transit, outlet difficulty or another cause changes treatment. Increasing fiber without considering symptoms may be insufficient.
Do I need colonoscopy?
Not automatically for constipation alone. The indication depends on age, screening needs, warning signs, history and findings.
When should I seek prompt care?
Seek urgent care for bleeding, constant or severe abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, inability to pass gas or unintended weight loss. Do not wait for WhatsApp.
What should I bring to consultation?
Bring a medication list and existing tests. Recall when bowel habits changed and measures tried.
What do I need to send via WhatsApp?
Simply ask about times and location. Clinical details are reviewed during assessment.
Regain comfort
Request assessment for constipation treatment
Review likely causes and options for more regular bowel movements with less straining.