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Constipation
Constipation refers to infrequent or hard stools, or difficulty passing stools. Constipation may involve pain during the passage of a bowel movement, inability to pass a bowel movement after straining or pushing for mor...
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Symptoms
An adult who is constipated may feel bloated, have a. A constipated baby may strain, cry, draw the legs toward the abdo...
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Causes
Constipation is most often caused by a low-fiber diet, lack of physical activity, not drinking enough water, or delay i...
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Anal sphincter manometry
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Children and adults should get enough fiber in their diet. Vegetables, fresh fruits, dried fruits, and whole wheat, bra...
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bisacodyl
cascara sagrada
docusate
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Castor oil, applied topically to the abdomen and covered by a heat source (a heating pad or hot water bottle), can help...
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Changes in diet and exercise usually eliminate the problem.
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Prevention
Avoiding constipation altogether is easier than treating it, but involves the same lifestyle measures: Eat lots of fibe...
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Call your doctor if you have: Sudden constipation with abdominal cramps and an inability to pass gas or stool (DO NOT t...
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