• Severe constipation that results from pain or nausea medications, or from digestive conditions, such as a small bowel obstruction, require medical intervention. (oncologynutrition.org)
  • Constipation in patients with cancer is often secondary to drugs that are given to control other chemotherapy, or due to cancer-induced symptoms (such as anti-emetics for nausea and vomiting and opiods for pain) rather than to the chemotherapeutic agents themselves. (scot.nhs.uk)
  • People often blame constipation for many symptoms (such as abdominal discomfort, nausea, fatigue, and poor appetite) that are actually the result of other disorders (such as irritable bowel syndrome [IBS] and depression). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Symptoms of lead poisoning included a burning sensation in the mouth, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and constipation or diarrhea. (cdc.gov)
  • Constipation is passing stool fewer than three times a week. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Constipation means difficulty having a poo (stool, bowel movement). (cancerresearchuk.org)
  • Constipation occurs when you have either a decrease in frequency and/or hardening in consistency of your stool compared to your baseline bowel movement pattern. (dallasgastro.com)
  • Over time, the overuse of stool softeners such as laxative also can increase the risk of developing chronic constipation because it can weaken the muscles of your bowel [1]. (healthclop.com)
  • Larger amounts of mucus in stool, associated with diarrhea, may be caused by certain intestinal infections. (bestonlinemd.com)
  • Frequent diarrhea can be identified when your child either visits the toilet several times a day or when the stool presents a mushy liquid consistency. (worldstemcellsclinic.com)
  • Diarrhea is the passage of watery stool at least three times daily, while constipation is the passage of hard, dry stool, usually less than three times a week. (semichealth.com)
  • Acute bloody diarrhea is defined by the sudden presence of blood in the stool. (semichealth.com)
  • Diarrhea and constipation are on opposite ends of the stool spectrum, with one characterized by loose, watery stools and the other by hard, dry stools. (semichealth.com)
  • Treating the infection with eradication therapy can help relieve constipation, especially when used along with other methods such as increasing fiber or using stool softeners. (healthline.com)
  • Constipation is difficult or infrequent bowel movements, hard stool, or a feeling that the rectum is not totally empty after a bowel movement (incomplete evacuation). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Constipation in Children Constipation refers to delay or difficulty in passing stool for a period of at least 1 month in infants and toddlers and a period of 2 months in older children (see also Constipation in adults). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Acute and persistent diarrhea can have multiple causes, including infections, Travelers' diarrhea, and medications. (vitalwellnesscenter.net)
  • Mucus and greenish diarrhea is common with infections caused by the giardia parasite that leads to giardiasis. (bestonlinemd.com)
  • H. pylori infections share a close link to chronic constipation that doesn't get better with home treatments over a matter of weeks. (healthline.com)
  • A 2018 study of 166 people with H. pylori infections suggests that chronic constipation has a direct link to H. pylori. (healthline.com)
  • A comprehensive 2023 review article also noted that many H. pylori infections last for a long time, resulting in chronic constipation. (healthline.com)
  • A 2022 review noted that up to two-thirds of people with H. pylori infections and SIBO experience bloating, but that constipation was less common than bloating during an active infection. (healthline.com)
  • Diarrhea has been reported in young children who get H. pylori infections, but it's considered extremely rare . (healthline.com)
  • A 2022 review article also suggests that diarrhea happens in up to 48% of people who get eradication therapy for H. pylori infections. (healthline.com)
  • Infections caused by Salmonella enterica serotypes Paratyphi A, B (tartrate negative), and C are often characterized by insidious onset of sustained fever, headache, malaise, anorexia, relative bradycardia, constipation or diarrhea, and non-productive cough. (cdc.gov)
  • Meanwhile, diarrhea involves passing loose, watery stools at least three times a day. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Diarrhoea usually means having more than 3 unformed poos (stools, bowel movements) in 24 hours. (cancerresearchuk.org)
  • I will talk to my doctor about this at my next appointment, but I'm wondering if this combo is common-- I had typical preg constipation and the doctor recommended I take a pregnancy safe laxative twice a day (milk of magnesia) and this solves my constipation issue, but then I almost always have loose stools. (thebump.com)
  • While constipation is characterized by difficulty in bowel movement (difficult passage of stools that last for several days), on the other hand diarrhea is characterized by getting more bowel movements with watery stools. (healthclop.com)
  • Theoretically, you will have constipation if there are stools or feces that don't move as well as they should (slower than usual). (healthclop.com)
  • In many cases, the cause of mucus in stools (with diarrhea or constipation) occurs where no underlying disorder can be identified. (bestonlinemd.com)
  • Diarrhea is a condition that causes one to pass soft, watery stools frequently, while constipation causes hard, dry infrequent bowel movements. (semichealth.com)
  • Diarrhea is the passage of liquid stools three or more times daily. (semichealth.com)
  • Constipation is a medical condition where a person passes stools less than three times a week. (semichealth.com)
  • Although some individuals notice loose stools after they drink coffee, there is no valid medical correlation between coffee and diarrhea. (nchc.org)
  • Constipation occurs when there are hard stools or bowel movements are less frequent (less than 3 a week). (medicinenet.com)
  • You can become dehydrated if you have severe diarrhoea. (cancerresearchuk.org)
  • The skin in this area can get very sore and even broken if you have severe diarrhoea. (cancerresearchuk.org)
  • If you have less severe constipation, the first thing you should do is talk to your nurse or doctor about this problem. (oncologynutrition.org)
  • It can be a side effect of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and can be debilitating and even life threatening, due to fluid loss and electrolyte imbalance and therefore the impact of severe diarrhoea should not be underestimated. (scot.nhs.uk)
  • Additionally, too much coffee can cause diarrhea and stomach discomfort from caffeine intoxication. (nchc.org)
  • Chemotherapy drugs called vinca alkaloids also cause constipation. (cancerresearchuk.org)
  • Chemotherapy drugs known to cause constipation are the vinca alkaloids, platinums, thalidomide and hormonal agents, but there is very few published literature on true incidence or mechanism. (scot.nhs.uk)
  • All jokes aside, some familiarity with what constitutes normal and abnormal for YOUR toddler can go a long way to reassuring you if something appears strange or if there is a sign of constipation or diarrhea. (mytoddlerlife.com)
  • The foundation for treatment of constipation rests on initially making dietary changes and addressing any secondary conditions that could be making you constipated. (dallasgastro.com)
  • It is important to know that other more serious gastrointestinal conditions can cause constipation including adhesions, diverticular disease, colon polyps, and most importantly, malignancy. (dallasgastro.com)
  • Diarrhea and constipation are common gastrointestinal symptoms that a range of factors, including dietary factors and medical conditions, can cause. (semichealth.com)
  • Diarrhea and constipation are both common gastrointestinal problems that can disrupt a person's daily life and cause great discomfort. (semichealth.com)
  • Artificial sweeteners and dairy products added to coffee, in addition to certain gastrointestinal disorders, may be correlated with coffee and diarrhea. (nchc.org)
  • Still, some studies show that high doses of caffeine [2] can induce adverse side effects such as gastrointestinal distress, which can be associated with diarrhea. (nchc.org)
  • Eating a fiber-poor diet, not getting enough exercise, and dehydration are three important causes of constipation. (vitalwellnesscenter.net)
  • Increase water intake good for constipation and key to prevent dehydration in diarrhea. (worldstemcellsclinic.com)
  • Patient / carer information is central to the management of SACT-induced diarrhoea, including the possible causes (infection or chemotherapy side effect) and the potential for life threatening dehydration, particularly in babies and young children. (scot.nhs.uk)
  • Initial treatment measures for constipation include manual disimpaction and transrectal enemas. (medscape.com)
  • This includes antibiotics and ciclosporin (although it should be noted that almost all drugs will include diarrhoea as a potential side effect). (scot.nhs.uk)
  • Symptoms in type 2 multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN 2) can include hypertension, episodic sweating, diarrhea, pruritic skin lesions, or compressive symptoms from a neck mass. (medscape.com)
  • Fiber can be a treatment for this specific type of constipation, but it's important to drink plenty of fluids while taking a fiber supplement. (healthline.com)
  • You can try prune juice for constipation too and keep up your water intake. (thebump.com)
  • Constipation due to a sedentary lifestyle, insufficient water intake, medication that causes constipation as a side effect, low-fiber diet, anxiety or depression and several other known and unknown causes. (bestonlinemd.com)
  • For neurotypical adults and children, constipation is a temporary condition that can be easily fixed with diet and water intake. (worldstemcellsclinic.com)
  • The key to treating most patients with constipation is correction of dietary deficiencies, which generally involves increasing intake of fiber and fluid and decreasing the use of constipating agents (eg, milk products, coffee, tea, alcohol). (medscape.com)
  • Constipation is a common symptom of an infection by the Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria in the digestive tract. (healthline.com)
  • But diarrhea is a much less common symptom than constipation. (healthline.com)
  • Constipation is a common symptom of H. pylori infection. (healthline.com)
  • Constipation is a symptom rather than a disease, generally defined as when bowel movements occur three or fewer times a week and are difficult to pass. (medscape.com)
  • Anorectal tests should be used to evaluate for defecatory disorders if over-the-counter agents do not relieve the constipation. (medscape.com)
  • Many practitioners say diarrhea and constipation are opposite ends of the spectrum reflective of the same imbalance in the microbiome. (gapsprotocolhelp.com)
  • It's quite the opposite - antibiotics used in eradication therapy can cause diarrhea as bacterial overgrowth is flushed out of your gut. (healthline.com)
  • While an occasional blockage of toddler poop is no big deal, chronic constipation can be very painful and can affect your child's eating habits and sleep. (mytoddlerlife.com)
  • Too little of thyroid hormone impairs gut motility, leading to constipation, while too much hormone increases gut motility leading to hyperdefecation and difficulty absorbing nutrients from your diet," says Dr. Skariah. (yahoo.com)