Constipation biofeedback

Psychotherapy focused on reducing the influence of the CNS on the gut has been studied. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dynamic psychotherapy, relaxation therapy, and hypnotherapy have been reported to be effective in some patients. However, CBT and relaxation therapy do not appear to be better than standard approaches.18 Biofeedback may provide relief in cases of severe constipation, but definitive evidence is lacking.16 Psychotherapy interventions provide relief from pain and diarrhea but not constipation.19... 

Constipation commonly occurs during pregnancy. Nondrug modalities such as education, physical exercise, biofeedback, and increased intake of dietary fiber and fluid should be instituted first. 

The majority of patients with constipation related to pelvic floor dysfunction can benefit from electromyogram-guided biofeedback therapy. The value of biofeedback in children with chronic constipation has not been well demonstrated. ... 

Ko CY, Tong J, Lehman RE, et al. Biofeedback is effective for fecal incontinence and constipation. Arch Surg 1997 132 829-833. 

Van der Plas RN, Benninga MA, Buller HA, et al. Biofeedback training in treatment of childhood constipation A randomized controlled study. Lancet 1996 348 766-767. 

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