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.
For diagnosis and management of high blood pressure, see: 1  A primary care doctor. 2  An internist. 3  A cardiologist (heart specialist). 4  In general, a cardiologist is needed only in cases of extremely high blood pressure or when the person has other serious heart problems. 5  A nephrologist (kidney specialist), in extreme cases.ho to see. Your blood pressure can be checked: 1  At a clinic where you work or go to school. 2  At pharmacies, health fairs, fitness centers, community centers, fire stations, and ambulance stations. 3  By a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.