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Some long-standing constipation is not caused by the bowel itself but by the pelvic floor muscles not relaxing properly during a bowel movement (dyssynergia). Biofeedback is a painless, non-surgical treatment that retrains these muscles.
Sensors show muscle activity on a screen, and a trained therapist guides you to relax and push in the right way. It is also used to strengthen the muscles in faecal incontinence.
দীর্ঘদিনের কোষ্ঠকাঠিন্য বা মল ধরে রাখতে না পারার সমস্যায় বায়োফিডব্যাক একটি ব্যথাহীন, অপারেশন ছাড়া আধুনিক চিকিৎসা।
Common symptoms
Conditions treated
- Pelvic floor dyssynergia
- Muscles tighten instead of relaxing during a bowel movement.
- Chronic constipation
- Long-standing difficulty passing stool.
- Faecal incontinence
- Difficulty controlling stool or wind.
- Obstructed defecation
- A sense of blockage at the outlet.
Treatment options
- Anorectal assessmentExamination and tests to find the cause.
- Biofeedback sessionsUsually several weekly sessions of guided retraining.
- Home exercises & dietPelvic floor exercises, fibre, fluids and toilet habits.
The right option depends on your examination and tests. Dr. Tanvir Ahmed will explain the choices and their risks at your consultation.
Before & after treatment
- No anaesthesia and no hospital stay.
- Improvement usually builds over several sessions.
- Practising the exercises at home is essential.
Frequently asked
What is biofeedback therapy and how does it help constipation?
Biofeedback is a painless, computer-guided training programme. Sensors show how your pelvic floor muscles are working, and a therapist guides you to relax and push in a coordinated way. It helps constipation caused by pelvic floor dyssynergia and can also improve faecal incontinence.