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Constipation
A condition in which it is difficult to pass stools because the stools are too firm or too dry.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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A 28-year old male asked:
I am experiencing difficult stools and constipation.
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A 38-year old female asked:
I am experiencing constipation and feeling of unfinished defecation. The following also describes me: Difficult stools. What should I do? When I do go, it is very small amount, like maybe a little bigger than large marble marble. 3 weeks
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A 28-year old female asked:
I am experiencing feeling of unfinished defecation, obstipation, rectal lump and mucus in stool. The following also describe me: Constipation and Difficult stools. What should I do?
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Is constipation common?
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Constipation how to cure?
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What causes constipation?
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What defines constipation?
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2 year child constipation?
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How to remove constipation?
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Constipation on daily basis?
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A 24-year old asked:
What exactly is constipation?
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A 18-year old asked:
Can you die from constipation?
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Does soda worsen constipation?
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Does my baby have constipation?
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A 19-year old male asked:
Best way to help constipation ?
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A 47-year old asked:
Does ensure cause constipation?
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I am experiencing constipation.
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A 22-year old male asked:
Is periodic constipation normal?
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Does risotto cause constipation?
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A 37-year old asked:
How do you relieve constipation?
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Is yogurt good for constipation?
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How does constipation pain feel ?
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A 20-year old male asked:
How can I over come constipation?
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A 17-year old male asked:
What foods help with constipation?
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Do medications cause constipation?
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How can you cure bad constipation?
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I have a problem with constipation?
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