Overview. Chronic constipation is infrequent bowel movements or difficult passage of stools that persists for several weeks or longer. Constipation is generally described as having fewer than three bowel movements…
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Constipation is traditionally defined as three or fewer bowel movements per week. Other symptoms related to constipation can include bloating, distension, abdominal pain, headaches, a feeling of fatigue and nervous…
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Constipation is a common condition that affects people of all ages. It can mean that you're not passing stools regularly or you're unable to completely empty your bowel. Constipation can…
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There are many causes of constipation – lifestyle choices, medications, medical conditions, and pregnancy. Common lifestyle causes of constipation include: Eating foods low in fiber. Not drinking enough water (dehydration).…
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Constipation is common and it affects people of all ages. You can usually treat it with simple changes to your diet and lifestyle. This page is about constipation in adults.…
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Constipation means having hard, dry bowel movements or passing stool fewer than three times a week. It can be caused by things like your diet, medications, whether you are pregnant,…
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What is constipation? Constipation is a condition in which a person has uncomfortable or infrequent bowel movements. Generally, a person is considered to be constipated when bowel movements result in…
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Constipation Causes. Some causes of constipation include: Changes to what you eat or your activities; Not enough water or fiber in your diet; Eating a lot of dairy products; Not…
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Constipation develops when stool becomes hard and difficult to pass. Reasons include a blockage and a low fiber diet. Learn more about the causes and how to treat or prevent…
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Constipation is difficulty passing stools (pooing) or infrequent bowel movements. It is common in both adults and children. Constipation can be annoying and, occasionally, painful. It can usually be treated…
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Short term constipation typically does not cause complications and can usually be treated with self-care. For example, if you are simply constipated due to a change in your diet, you…
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Bowel dysfunction that is characterized by infrequent or difficult evacuation of feces
Constipation is a bowel dysfunction that makes bowel movements 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. The normal frequency of…