Constipation. Medical search. Frequent questions

There are many things you can do to prevent constipation. (medlineplus.gov)
What Can I Do to Prevent Constipation? (kidshealth.org)
Though hummus is quite flavorful, it is unlikely to treat or prevent constipation - a common health problem. (livestrong.com)
How Can I Deal With and Prevent Constipation? (kidshealth.org)
Luckily, you can take measures to prevent constipation, which often leads to hemorrhoids in pregnant women. (pregnancy-info.net)
How Do I Prevent Constipation? (pregnancy-info.net)
Try these changes to help make your stools softer and easier to pass and to prevent constipation in the future. (nih.gov)
To prevent constipation, it's important to go when you feel the urge. (whattoexpect.com)
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends being mindful of your fiber intake to prevent constipation. (thebump.com)
To prevent constipation after surgery, be sure to drink plenty of fluids in the days prior. (vitamedica.com)

About 16 out of 100 adults have symptoms of constipation. (nih.gov)
About 33 out of 100 adults ages 60 and older have symptoms of constipation. (nih.gov)
The Rome III Criteria are a set of symptoms that help standardize the diagnosis of constipation in various age groups. (wikipedia.org)
Primary or functional constipation is defined by ongoing symptoms for greater than six months not due to an underlying cause such as medication side effects or an underlying medical condition. (wikipedia.org)
Studies show 30%-50% of people with UC sometimes get symptoms of constipation. (webmd.com)
What Are the Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis With Constipation? (webmd.com)
These are symptoms of constipation. (nih.gov)
Read on for more information about constipation (signs and symptoms, causes and treatment) and how to help your child develop good bowel habits. (healthychildren.org)
What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Constipation? (kidshealth.org)
the drug also relieved the symptoms of constipation - gut motility returned to normal. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Natural News) Patients with depression often experience gastrointestinal distress, a group of digestive disorders marked by lingering symptoms, such as constipation, bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping. (naturalnews.com)
The main criterion for chronic constipation, however, is that the symptoms have persisted for more than three months. (healthline.com)
If you've been experiencing symptoms of constipation for more than three months and meet the other diagnostic criteria for chronic constipation, your doctor may want to perform a physical examination. (healthline.com)
In fact, about one-third of older adults have occasional symptoms of constipation. (nih.gov)
On the laundry list of not-so-lovely pregnancy symptoms, constipation is most certainly up there. (whattoexpect.com)
All of these symptoms should stop when the constipation is relieved. (cigna.com)
According to the ACG, laxatives are not useful for treating IBS symptoms in those with constipation (IBS-C). (everydayhealth.com)
Exercise works wonders for our mood and our overall health - and a regimen of moderate exercise has been shown to help ease IBS symptoms, including constipation. (everydayhealth.com)
In a study published in May 2020 in PLoS One , the more steps people with IBS took per day, the less severe their symptoms, including constipation, were. (everydayhealth.com)
With postpartum constipation, you'll experience the same symptoms that you'd have with constipation during any other time in your life-it just happens after you give birth, Greves says. (thebump.com)
GI SYMPTOMS IN PATIENTS WITH LIVER CIRRHOSIS The most common GI symptoms reported include abdominal bloating in 49.5% of patients, abdominal pain in 24%, belching in 18.7%, diarrhea in 13.3%, and constipation in 8%[34]. (xshotpix.com)
Chronic constipation may also cause excessive straining to have a bowel movement and other signs and symptoms. (xshotpix.com)
It is concluded that the patient's symptoms of constipation express the condition in which, in fantasy, the Alzheimer of your mother places her in a position of demand as in the anal stage, where there is demand for feces. (bvsalud.org)

FDA approves Trulance for chronic idiopathic constipation. (medscape.com)
Chronic constipation that happens for unknown reasons is called chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). (healthline.com)
FDA approved Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' capsule drug Linzess (linaclotide) to treat chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in adults. (genengnews.com)
Approval for chronic idiopathic constipation also was based on two double-blind studies in which a total 1,272 patients were randomly assigned to take Linzess at doses of 145 mcg or 290 mcg or a placebo for 12 weeks. (genengnews.com)
Linaclotide, novel therapy for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation and constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome. (nih.gov)

Read on to learn more about how to relieve both short-term and long-term constipation and when to get advice from a doctor. (healthline.com)
How can I relieve constipation quickly? (healthline.com)
Eating foods high in fiber can help you relieve constipation, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) . (healthline.com)
Pairing hummus with other nutrient-rich foods may be an effective way to increase fiber intake and help prevent or relieve constipation. (livestrong.com)
Drinking plenty of water and eating fiber-rich foods can help temporarily relieve constipation. (cancer.org)
Anorectal tests should be used to evaluate for defecatory disorders if over-the-counter agents do not relieve the constipation. (medscape.com)
Linzess is designed to help relieve constipation by making bowel movements occur more often, while for IBS-C it may also help ease abdominal pain. (genengnews.com)
Home treatment is usually all that's needed to relieve constipation that occurs now and then. (cigna.com)
Scientists at DuPont Nutrition & Health have documented the ability of lactitol to relieve adult constipation on a par with the recognized gold standard in the osmotic laxative market. (nutraceuticalsworld.com)
Consuming this powder with a glass of warm water twice or thrice a day helps relieve constipation. (health-care-clinic.org)
diluted by 1 oz of almond oil, olive oil, or another carrier oil can relieve constipation when used to massage the abdomen. (health-care-clinic.org)

Pregnancy Constipation: Are Stool Softeners Safe? (medlineplus.gov)
Constipation is more concerning when there is weight loss or anemia, blood is present in the stool, there is a history of inflammatory bowel disease or colon cancer in a person's family, or it is of new onset in someone who is older. (wikipedia.org)
If you have UC with constipation , the flow of your stool becomes sluggish. (webmd.com)
When your bowels move less often than normal or when your stool becomes hard and is difficult to pass, it is called constipation. (cancer.org)
Constipation is when a person is unable to pass stool smoothly. (indiatimes.com)
People with constipation often pass stool that are dry, hard and lumpy in matter. (indiatimes.com)
There are also several over-the-counter laxatives, including fiber supplements and stool softeners, that may help with constipation. (nih.gov)
Exercise helps the colon move [stool], so it's very beneficial for relieving constipation," says Dr. Pimental. (everydayhealth.com)
Your doctor may actually recommend that you take a stool softener if you're on pain medication, given the link between certain drugs and constipation, Ruiz says. (thebump.com)
Although most J-pouchers use it to bulk up the stool, it's actually labeled to help with constipation. (j-pouch.org)
The Bristol Stool Form Scale (BSFS), the Patient Assessment of Constipation Quality of Life (PAC-QOL) questionnaire, the total effective rate, the Cleveland Clinic Score (CCS), and the incidence of adverse events were used as measures of secondary outcomes. (naturalmedicinejournal.com)
Lack of rigor notwithstanding, the conclusion of the SRs was that acupuncture was found to be more efficacious than sham acupuncture for functional constipation, with improvements in both complete spontaneous bowel movements and the Bristol Stool Form Scale scores. (naturalmedicinejournal.com)
Though many people consider constipation to refer to infrequent bowel movements (fewer than three per week), researchers considered stool consistency and defined constipation as "hard or lumpy stools" in order to more accurately measure the "transit times" of stool through the intestine. (vitamedica.com)
We used stool consistency, so we took a validated scale and defined constipation as those with the hardest stool," she states, and that may have made liquids in the diet, which influence stool consistency but not necessarily frequency or amount, seem more important. (vitamedica.com)
The urge to defecate is then decreased, and the stool becomes harder, leading to a vicious circle of painful defecation and worsened constipation. (msdmanuals.com)
are also some of the functional causes of stool retention and subsequent constipation. (msdmanuals.com)

Constipation (say: kon-stuh-PAY-shun) is not having a bowel movement (pooping) as often as you usually do or having a tough time going because the poop is hard and dry. (kidshealth.org)
If you're experiencing constipation , the following quick treatments can help induce a bowel movement in a few hours. (healthline.com)
Still, others might define constipation as having a feeling of incomplete emptying of their bowel after a bowel movement. (healthline.com)
Infrequent bowel movement is one of the tell-tale signs of constipation. (indiatimes.com)
Alcohol is not only devastating for the whole body in different ways, but it can also be causing your basic bowel movement to get completely disturbed and lead to conditions like Constipation. (bignewsnetwork.com)
Chronic constipation may also cause people to strain excessively in order to have a bowel movement. (xshotpix.com)

Rapid Review Quiz: Constipation - Medscape - Mar 20, 2023. (medscape.com)

Most commonly, constipation is thought of as infrequent bowel movements, usually fewer than 3 stools per week. (wikipedia.org)
To some, constipation means having infrequent bowel movements. (healthline.com)

2020. https://www.unboundmedicine.com/5minute/view/5-Minute-Clinical-Consult/1688656/all/Constipation. (unboundmedicine.com)
Visiongain has forecasted that the global constipation nutraceuticals market will see a revenue of $xyz billion in 2020. (visiongain.com)
On the basis of segment, fibers & specialty carbohydrates segment dominated the global constipation nutraceuticals market in 2020. (visiongain.com)

Some types of medicine can lead to constipation. (kidshealth.org)
Avoiding going to the bathroom, even when you really have the urge to go, can lead to constipation. (kidshealth.org)
Medicines like iron supplements and antidepressants can lead to constipation. (kidshealth.org)
Conditions that affect hormones or metabolism, such as diabetes , can also lead to constipation. (nih.gov)
Other medical conditions that can lead to constipation include tumors or other blockages, pelvic floor disorders , and gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome . (nih.gov)
Changes in diet and exercise due to medical procedures can also lead to constipation. (nih.gov)
Some medicines - both prescription and over the counter - can lead to constipation. (nih.gov)
Certain dietary supplements , such as iron, can also lead to constipation. (nih.gov)
Anesthesia, which is used during medical procedures to keep a person from feeling pain, can also lead to constipation. (nih.gov)
An insufficient intake of folic acid can lead to constipation. (health-care-clinic.org)

Some depression medications are known to reduce gut motility and slow bowel movements, but researchers believe that this fact alone cannot explain all cases of constipation. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Many cases of constipation can be treated at home. (nih.gov)
I recommend trying a variety of lifestyle changes, including exercise, better hydration, more fiber in the diet, and stress management to address most cases of constipation. (drweil.com)
Based on the psychoanalytic literature that discusses cases of constipation and the issues surrounding the case here in present, the hypothesis of a relationship between constipation and ambivalence in family relationships, especially in relation to the maternal Other, is discussed. (bvsalud.org)

Children with constipation may have stools (poops or bowel movements-BMs) that are hard, dry and difficult or painful to get out. (healthychildren.org)
Some children with constipation have infrequent stools. (healthychildren.org)
When Im anxious I ll have a day where all i passs is loose stools and then the next day Im back to constipation again! (healingwell.com)
Constipation means that stools have become hard and are difficult to pass. (cigna.com)
Constipation may occur with cramping and pain if the child is straining to pass hard, dry stools. (cigna.com)
The constipation is probably due to a mass outside her intestin, pressing on it and making it difficult to pass hard stools (the vet was not able to remove the mass). (thecatsite.com)
Long-term use of over-the-counter laxatives can also lead to dependency (which means you need higher and higher doses to produce stools), and can also decrease your colon's ability to contract, which can worsen constipation, according to Mayo Clinic . (everydayhealth.com)
Chronic constipation generally means having fewer than three bowel movements a week, with stools that are usually hard, dry, small and difficult to pass. (drweil.com)
Functional constipation is difficulty passing stools for reasons other than organic causes. (msdmanuals.com)

Annually, Americans spend nearly $800 million on laxatives to treat constipation. (healthline.com)
This subtype of constipation can be identified using either the radio-opaque marker test or wireless motility capsule test, and is best treated with laxatives such as polyethylene glycol or newer agents such as linaclotide or lubiprostone. (nature.com)
The health care costs of constipation are significant as evidenced by the hundreds of million dollars spent yearly on laxatives alone. (nih.gov)

Around one-third of people with depression experience constipation and, according to some reports, it plays a significant role in reducing the perceived quality of life of these individuals. (medicalnewstoday.com)
It is pretty normal to experience constipation during this time. (cancer.org)
In addition, people living with diseases that affect their diet and daily habits, such as Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia , may be more likely to experience constipation. (nih.gov)
According to the National Institute of Health , about 16 percent of American adults experience constipation at some point. (thebump.com)

Colchicine is effective for short-term treatment of slow transit constipation: a double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. (medscape.com)
Slow-transit constipation is characterized by prolonged colonic transit in the absence of pelvic floor dysfunction. (nature.com)
Psychological profiles and quality of life differ between patients with dyssynergia and those with slow transit constipation. (nature.com)
Subjects: Twenty-nine severely constipated patients with clinical and homogeneous features of slow-transit constipation that were unresponsive to conventional medical measures and 16 age-matched healthy volunteers. (helpforibs.com)

It is important to note that some children may develop functional constipation after a gastrointestinal illness (diarrhea stomach 'bug' or stomach flu). (healthychildren.org)
When poop overflows like diarrhea because of constipation, we call this encopresis . (healthychildren.org)
A kid who has IBS may have constipation sometimes and diarrhea sometimes, as well as belly pain and gas. (kidshealth.org)
Stress can affect how the digestive system works and can cause constipation or diarrhea. (kidshealth.org)
Compared with the diarrhea group, the constipation group achieved greater improvements in terms of discomfort during defecation (2.5 ± 0.7 to 3.1 ± 0.7, P = .02) and normalization of defecation style (50% vs 7.1%, P = .007) by day 28. (lww.com)
A difference was observed in the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio between the constipation-dominant group (118.0) and diarrhea-dominant group (319.2), but this difference was not significant. (lww.com)
Constipation, diarrhea, lowered heart rate and fatigue are common side effects post gall bladder surgery and are considered normal. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
Diarrhea is not a treatment for constipation . (everydayhealth.com)

Jeffrey S. FDA approves Amitiza for opioid-induced constipation. (medscape.com)
Which drugs cause opioid-induced constipation? (drugs.com)
Opioid-induced constipation is an emerging entity, and several drugs including naloxegol, methylnaltrexone and lubiprostone are approved for its treatment. (nature.com)

Complications from constipation may include hemorrhoids, anal fissure or fecal impaction. (wikipedia.org)
Hi everyone, A few week ago, i posted about my 5 years old cat who had two enterotomy since January to treat constipation and remove fecal impaction (because enemas and manual extraction were not working). (thecatsite.com)

Remember: avoiding constipation helps prevent hemorrhoids, so really do heed the above advice! (pregnancy-info.net)
That's because constipation can sometimes lead to hemorrhoids . (babycenter.ca)

Chronic constipation is an important component of clinical gastroenterology practice worldwide. (nih.gov)
Published in the international journal Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology , the meta-analysis is of interest to manufacturers of pharmaceutical and over-the counter medicines targeting the many adults - up to 27% - who regularly suffer from constipation. (nutraceuticalsworld.com)
In this case-control study, 221 children with functional constipation (cases) were selected from a paediatric gastroenterology clinic between May 2018 and September 2019, and 230 children without constipation (controls) were randomly selected from those attending a well-child check-up. (who.int)

An Update of Pharmacological Management in Children with Functional Constipation. (nih.gov)

But it might worsen constipation in some people with UC. (webmd.com)

Epidemiology of constipation in Europe and Oceania: a systematic review. (medscape.com)
Higgins, P. D. & Johanson, J. F. Epidemiology of constipation in North America: a systematic review. (nature.com)
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis examined ACET used to treat poststroke constipation. (medscape.com)
The full title of the published meta-analysis report is 'Efficacy and tolerance of lactitol supplementation for adult constipation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. (nutraceuticalsworld.com)

Mechanisms, evaluation, and management of chronic constipation. (medscape.com)

Functional constipation in children is diagnosed clinically and using the Rome criteria (4). (who.int)
A recent study reported a low prevalence of functional constipation in children with good adherence to the Mediterranean diet (11). (who.int)

Association between dietary carotenoids intake and chronic constipation in American men and women adults: a cross-sectional study. (nih.gov)
Constipation can happen to older adults for many reasons. (nih.gov)
Constipation is one of the most common chronic gastrointestinal disorders in adults. (healthline.com)

In children with refractory constipation, colonic and anorectal manometry may help in identifying a disorder of rectal evacuation or colonic motility. (medscape.com)
Check thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels to rule out hypothyroidism in patients whose constipation is refractory to dietary management. (medscape.com)
Conclusions: Patients with severe constipation that is refractory to medical treatment may display an important reduction of colonic forceful propulsive activity. (helpforibs.com)

Constipation can be caused or exacerbated by a low-fiber diet, low liquid intake, or dieting. (wikipedia.org)
Constipation remedies such as increasing fiber intake and performing a colonic massage may help move things along. (healthline.com)
While constipation can be caused by various factors, inadequate fiber intake is often to blame. (livestrong.com)
Adequate water intake and regular physical activity are also important for those who want to prevent and treat constipation. (livestrong.com)
Constipation post surgery can be controlled and stopped by increasing the intake of fiber rich foods in one's daily diet. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
Interestingly, fiber intake and the frequency of vigorous exercise were not as well linked to constipation. (vitamedica.com)
Factors also leading to functional constipation include genetic disposition, low socioeconomic status, impaired mobility and insufficient daily fibre intake (5). (who.int)
Studies have reported a greater disposition to constipation in children with low vegetable, fruit and cereal consumption and low fibre intake (6,7). (who.int)

In this Review, we provide an overview of the burden and pathophysiology of chronic constipation, as well as a detailed discussion of the available diagnostic tools and treatment options. (nature.com)
The pathophysiology of constipation in children is involves many factors. (who.int)

Read more about natural remedies for constipation . (babycenter.ca)

Functional constipation usually results from withholding behaviors: a fear of pain or discomfort from pooping, or a lack of awareness of the body's signs for needing to poop, have led to significant discomfort for the child. (healthychildren.org)
Here are some signs of constipation other than not being able to poop. (indiatimes.com)
But holding in poop can raise your risk of constipation, he adds. (thebump.com)

The study found that the process is significantly superior to placebo in treating poststroke constipation with regard to the efficacy rate, first defecation time, defecation sensation score, degree of difficulty in defecation, quality-of-life scale score, and the symptom integral. (medscape.com)
Functional constipation is characterized by a slowing of bowel movements with no structural or biochemical disorder, painful defecation and sometimes faecal incontinence (3). (who.int)

Since constipation occurs with an unhealthy digestive system, yoga can improve the process in two ways. (selfgrowth.com)
Stress can have a negative effect on your digestive system, which in turn will promote constipation. (selfgrowth.com)
Given that digestive problems - from constipation to lactose intolerance - affect up to 70 million Americans, it should come as no surprise that Nexium (which is used to treat conditions involving excessive stomach acid) was the largest selling drug in the U.S. in 2012. (vitamedica.com)

Consider Hirschsprung disease (absence of colonic ganglion cells) in cases of pediatric constipation. (unboundmedicine.com)

Acupuncture For Constipation? (drweil.com)

Epidemiology of constipation in the United States. (medscape.com)

The NIDDK recommends laxative stimulants primarily for severe constipation that doesn't respond to other treatment methods. (healthline.com)
Zelnorm is used to treat severe, chronic, irritable bowel syndrome ( IBS ) in women who have constipation as their main bowel problem (constipation-predominant). (healingwell.com)
An earlier study from China found that electroacupuncture could help treat severe constipation in those with no underlying medical problem and no use of constipation-causing medications. (drweil.com)
Electroacupuncture might be beneficial for some people suffering from severe constipation, especially constipation that hasn't responded to other treatments. (drweil.com)

Imaging studies are used to rule out acute processes that may be causing colonic ileus or to evaluate causes of chronic constipation. (medscape.com)
Determine the serum electrolyte profile, including measurements of potassium, calcium, glucose, and creatinine, in patients with recent-onset constipation to assess an acute electrolyte imbalance and in chronically constipated patients in whom the initial medical treatment has failed. (medscape.com)
Senokot S has an average rating of 9.8 out of 10 from a total of 5 reviews for the treatment of Constipation, Acute. (drugs.com)
Compare all 29 medications used in the treatment of Constipation, Acute . (drugs.com)
The main difference between chronic and acute constipation is how long the constipation lasts. (healthline.com)
Acute or transient constipation can be due to changes in diet, travel or stress, and secondary constipation can result from drug treatment, neurological or metabolic conditions or, rarely, colon cancer. (nature.com)

Constipation is not a disease, but may be a symptom of another medical problem. (nih.gov)
Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. (wikipedia.org)
This article deals with a case study of an adult man suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and who brought constipation as the main symptom. (bvsalud.org)

Figure 3: Proposed evaluation and treatment of suspected colonic dysmotility or pelvic floor disorder in chronic constipation. (nature.com)

How common is constipation? (nih.gov)
Constipation is common among all ages and populations in the United States. (nih.gov)
It is the most common kind of constipation, and is often multifactorial. (wikipedia.org)
How Common Is Ulcerative Colitis With Constipation? (webmd.com)
Constipation is a common problem in children. (healthychildren.org)
Constipation (pronounced: con-stuh-PAY-shun) is a very common problem. (kidshealth.org)
Constipation is common if a person's diet doesn't include enough water and fiber, both of which help the bowels move as they should. (kidshealth.org)
Because constipation is more common in older patients and life expectancy is increasing, an increase in the prevalence of constipation is expected in the years to come, with the associated impact on quality of life and socioeconomic burden. (nih.gov)
If it's any consolation, constipation is a common problem in pregnancy. (babycenter.ca)
Though occasional constipation is very common, some people experience chronic constipation that can interfere with their ability to go about their daily tasks. (xshotpix.com)
What are the most common causes of constipation? (xshotpix.com)
Common causes of constipation include the following: A diet low in fiber. (xshotpix.com)
Intractable constipation, especially of the slow-transit subtype, may represent several pathophysiologic entities with a common final symptomatic appearance. (helpforibs.com)
The most common side effects of Prussian blue are upset stomach and constipation. (cdc.gov)

Constipation is often an early sign of pregnancy-and sometimes it continues for all nine months. (todaysparent.com)
Here's how to get relief from pregnancy constipation. (todaysparent.com)
Constipation is another possible pregnancy complication affecting approximately 50% of pregnant women. (pregnancy-info.net)
Add to that the fact that your growing baby is taking up more and more space in your uterus, plus any changes in your diet as a result of pregnancy cravings or aversions, and you have a recipe for constipation. (whattoexpect.com)
For some unlucky women, constipation can start as soon as they begin taking their prenatal vitamins and continue throughout pregnancy, notes Sherry Ross, M.D., OB/GYN and Women's Health Expert at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California. (whattoexpect.com)
If you're experiencing pregnancy constipation, hang in there! (whattoexpect.com)
Interventions for treating constipation in pregnancy. (babycenter.ca)
2010. Constipation, haemorrhoids and heartburn in pregnancy. (babycenter.ca)

Does Oatmeal Help Cure Constipation? (livestrong.com)
Mix 1/2 cup olive oil with 1/2 cup orange juice and drink to cure constipation. (health-care-clinic.org)
Try One tablespoonful of corn syrup added to 8oz of water to cure constipation. (health-care-clinic.org)

Kiwifruit Found Effective for Constipation , Constipation , Parkinson Disease , Methylnaltrexone , Stroke/Cerebrovascular Disease , and Expert Panel Proposes Definition for Occasional Constipation . (medscape.com)

Martin BC, Barghout V, Cerulli A. Direct medical costs of constipation in the United States. (medscape.com)

Certain people with cancer might have an increased risk for constipation if they have a tumor in the belly or pelvis or get certain types of cancer treatment. (cancer.org)
But being pregnant or having recently given birth raises your risk for constipation. (thebump.com)

So not getting enough physical activity can contribute to constipation. (kidshealth.org)
What you eat, drink, and do can also contribute to constipation. (nih.gov)

This knowledge encouraged researchers to explore the fruit's potential as a natural remedy for gastrointestinal problems such as chronic constipation, which affects more than 20 percent of the American population. (naturalnews.com)
Lower gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, colonic transit study, defecography, anorectal manometry, surface anal electromyography (EMG), and balloon expulsion study may be used in the evaluation of constipation. (medscape.com)

The leukocyte count is useful in patients presenting with abdominal pain or fever or providing an indication that the constipation is secondary to an ileus. (medscape.com)
If you have constipation, you're most likely to feel full and may feel the urge to pass gas, often leading to abdominal pain. (indiatimes.com)

I have chronic constipation since birth due to being born with a pituitary tumor and developed hypothyroidism. (drugs.com)

Constipation means that a person has three or fewer bowel movements in a week. (medlineplus.gov)
Constipation occurs when you pass fewer than three bowel movements per week or have bowel movements that are hard and difficult to pass. (healthline.com)

What are other signs of constipation a parent can look for? (healthychildren.org)
In general, signs of effort (eg, straining) in a young infant do not signify constipation. (msdmanuals.com)

Colonic TRPV4 overexpression is related to constipation severity. (nih.gov)

Constipation can be uncomfortable and worrisome. (nih.gov)
As you may know, constipation can be uncomfortable, especially on a tiny baby belly. (stmarysmc.com)

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