Gastro-intestinale chirurgie en gastro-enterologie. X. Obstipatie: behandeling

- Treatment of the symptom of constipation is usually symptomatic.

- Correction of abnormal lifestyle and dietary habits may constitute a sufficient treatment of constipation.

- In addition, bulk-forming agents and osmotically active laxatives may be used.

- Only when these measurements are insufficiently effective, may more drastic treatment options such as contactlaxatives and enemas may be used.

- In cases of spastic pelvic floor syndrome physiotherapy of the pelvic floor is indicated.