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.
What is a Hematologist? A hematologist is a doctor who specializes in treating conditions involving the blood. He or she studies the blood and tissues that form blood, such as the spleen and bone marrow. Hematologists can work in a variety of environments, including hospitals, blood banks, diagnostic laboratories, and private clinics.