Constipation refers to bowel movements that are infrequent or hard to pass. The stool is often hard and dry. Other symptoms may include abdominal pain, bloating, and feeling as if one has not completely passed the bowel movement. Complications from constipation may include hemorrhoids, anal fissure or fecal impaction.
Primary care doctors, such as internists and family doctors, may treat people who have mild P.A.D. For more advanced P.A.D., a vascular specialist may be involved. This is a doctor who specializes in treating blood vessel diseases and conditions.
In most cases, your high blood pressure can be treated by your family doctor. This may include a doctor who specializes in family practice, internal medicine, or cardiology. Your doctor may work with a team of professionals to help you control your blood pressure.This team may include dietitians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician's assistants.his type of doctor is called a nephrologist. If your blood pressure is caused by a medical condition, you may need to see other specialists. For instance, if a hormonal problem causes your high blood pressure, you may need to see an endocrinologist.