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What is constipation a risk factor for?
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Constipation can lead to:: Anal fissure, Rectal abscess, Bedwetting, Fecal incontinence in children, Hemorrhoids, Ischemic bowel disease, Urinary incontinence, Urinary obstruction, Urinary tract infections in children, Fecal incontinence, Overactive Bladder, Urge incontinence, Stress bladder Incontinence, Femoral hernia, Rectal prolapse.
Answered 6/11/2017
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