New Delhi, May 27, 2025 — Regency Health Lucknow has added another invaluable facility in its already modern Gastroenterology unit: Anorectal Manometry, a specialised diagnostic test for identifying Pelvic Floor Dyssynergia—a frequently undiagnosed cause of chronic constipation. The hospital is now one of the few in Lucknow offering both Anorectal Manometry and Biofeedback Therapy for comprehensive care.
Chronic constipation is often misunderstood as a simple digestive issue. However, many patients who struggle for years without relief—despite using laxatives, enemas, or even resorting to manual evacuation—may actually suffer from a dysfunction of the pelvic floor muscles that prevents normal bowel movements.cb
“Pelvic Floor Dyssynergia is a motor coordination problem, and it won’t improve with routine medications or dietary changes alone,” said Dr Praveen Jha, Senior Consultant, Gastroenterologist at Regency Health Lucknow. “It often goes undiagnosed for years, leading to frustration and ineffective self-treatment. With the introduction of Anorectal Manometry at Regency, we can now accurately identify this condition. This enables us to create targeted, non-invasive treatment plans that address the root cause and help patients regain normal bowel function and quality of life.”
Anorectal Manometry evaluates how the rectal and anal muscles respond to pressure and movement, helping doctors identify abnormal coordination or weakness. The test, which takes about 30 minutes, is safe and minimally uncomfortable. Once diagnosed, most patients benefit significantly from targeted therapies like physiotherapy and biofeedback.
“At Regency Health Lucknow, we’ve seen encouraging outcomes in patients undergoing biofeedback therapy,” noted Dr Peeyush Thakur, Consultant Gastroenterologist at Regency Health Lucknow. “Many have significantly reduced their dependence on laxatives and experienced noticeable improvements in bowel control. For many patients, this therapy has provided relief they hadn’t thought possible, helping them regain normalcy in their daily lives. It’s a rewarding experience to witness how such a non-invasive treatment can make a profound difference in their health and overall well-being.”
For CGHS beneficiaries, Regency Health Lucknow has assisted more than 30 patients over the past four months, reflecting the hospital’s expanding role in providing specialised gastrointestinal care to a broader patient population.
With the addition of Anorectal Manometry to its Gastroenterology unit, Regency Health Lucknow reinforces its commitment to providing comprehensive, patient-centric care. The hospital urges individuals experiencing persistent constipation, excessive straining, or incomplete evacuation to seek expert evaluation rather than self-medicate.