What is the treatment for persistent constipation?

Question
Hello doctor,
I have been constipated for five days, I have taken medicine for constipation but still no improvement. So the doctor asked me how to treat constipation for a long time? Thank you doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Ta Que Phuong - Department of General Internal Medicine, Vinmec Times City International Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “How long is the treatment for constipation? ”, the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Constipation is defined as having less than or equal to 3 bowel movements in a week. During bowel movements, stools can be drier and harder than usual, sometimes causing pain during bowel movements and even bleeding. In most cases, constipation is short-lived and doesn't cause any serious health problems.
You have taken medicine but it does not help, you should visit a Gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment to find the causes of constipation that are diseases of the digestive tract such as colorectal disease, colorectal polyps ... and a number of other causes such as the use of some medications that can cause side effects of constipation, low fiber diet, irritable bowel syndrome.
If you still have questions about prolonged constipation treatment, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!