Constipation Podcast Makes an Often Uncomfortable Topic Very Accessible and Informative

Constipation Podcast Makes an Often Uncomfortable Topic Very Accessible and Informative

Dr. Drossman spoke with Lynda Girparic on her Love&Guts podcast about Constipation, Dyssynergic Defecation and Patient-Centered Care this April.

Constipation is often a difficult topic for many people to discuss openly, but Dr. Drossman normalizes and de-stigmatizes this topic and makes it easy for listeners to feel comfortable and ready to explore solutions to this common condition that affects approximately 12-14% of the US adult population, about 1 in 7 adults. 

The podcast covers:

  • What is constipation
  • The different types of constipation – including primary and secondary
  • Dyssynergic defecation – drivers and signs and symptoms 
  • Bloating that often accompanies symptoms of constipation
  • What investigations are carried out by a gastroenterologist to confirm this condition
  • Treatments commonly recommended or administered by gastroenterologists or GI motility specialists
  • Why effective communication skills and patient-centered care are needed
  • What are some ways that patients can improve their communication with doctors
  • His new book Gut Feelings co-authored with Johannah Ruddy, M.Ed, patient advocate
  • And so much more

 

Links to this informative and instructive podcast can be found here:  

Itunes – https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dr-douglas-drossman-constipation-dyssynergic-defecation/id1345246309?i=1000557152451

Webpage – http://www.lyndagriparic.com/dr-douglas-drossman-constipation-dyssynergic-defecation-and-patient-centered-care/