Efficacy of Different Nerve Stimulation Methods in Individuals With Chronic Constipation

Efficacy of Different Nerve Stimulation Methods in Individuals With Chronic Constipation

Constipation is the most common digestive complaint in the general population. Normal stool frequency ranges from at least three times a week to a maximum of two times a day. Constipation can be classified into three main groups as constipation with normal transit time, constipation with slow transit time and dyssynergic defecation disorders.

In chronic constipation, treatment should be directed towards the underlying cause. In the treatment of chronic constipation, lifestyle changes and physiotherapy are in the first place, pharmacological treatment is in the second place, and surgical treatment is in the third place. Physiotherapy modalities such as defecation training, classical massage, electrical stimulation, anorectal biofeedback and exercise training can be used in the treatment of chronic constipation.

Inclusion criteria:

•Being diagnosed with chronic constipation

Exclusion criteria:

• Metabolic diseases
• Severe heart or kidney disease, previous gastrointestinal, spinal or pelvic surgery other than cholecystectomy, hysterectomy or appendectomy,
• Neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson's disease or spinal injury, impaired awareness
• Mini-mental score < 15
• Legal blindness, pregnancy, rectal prolapse, anal fissure, and alternating pattern of constipation and diarrhea.