Getting the help you need

Talk about it

A lot of people with chronic constipation suffer in silence. People can wait years before seeing a doctor to get the help they need. Chronic constipation is a medical condition. Only you know your symptoms. So only you can describe them.

Be specific

Here are some things to remember:

• Be frank and honest with your doctor
• You know your own symptoms
• Only you can describe what you feel
• Talking about it can mean you get the treatment you need