Chronic Constipation

Treatment in Minnesota

Mayo Clinic in Minnesota treats patients with the treatment options described on these pages. A special Pelvic Floor Retraining Program is available in Minnesota. Pediatric care is available through the Pediatric Gastroenterology practice.

Doctors in the Motility Interest Group in Minnesota, are acclaimed for their research and treatment innovations in the area of colonic dysmotility, a severe constipation caused by dysfunctional nerves or muscles.

Treatment Team

Mayo Clinic emphasizes a collaborative approach to care. Many health care professionals work together to determine the best treatment techniques for each patient. The core team is made up of doctors from Gastroenterology and Hepatology, who work with specialists from the Motility Interest Group and Colon and Rectal Surgery, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to treat patients with chronic constipation.

Appointments

For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at (507) 538-3270 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central time Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.