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   How does constipation affect poop?

   • The partially digested food (waste) that passes from your small intestine to your large intestine becomes your poop. Your colon absorbs water from this waste, which makes it more solid. If you have constipation, food may move too slowly through your digestive tract. This gives your colon more time — too much time — to absorb water from the waste.

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   What causes constipation if the colon is sluggish?

   • When the colon's muscle contractions are slow or sluggish, the stool moves through the colon too slowly, resulting in too much water being absorbed. Some of the most common causes of constipation include the following: What are the symptoms of constipation?

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   How do you know if you have constipation?

   • Symptoms of constipation include: Fewer than three stools a week. Hard, dry or lumpy stools. Straining or pain when passing stools. A feeling that not all stool has passed. A feeling that the rectum is blocked. The need to use a finger to pass stool. Chronic constipation is having two or more of these symptoms for three months or longer.

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   Oct 20, 2023 · Symptoms. Symptoms of constipation include: Fewer than three stools a week. Hard, dry or lumpy stools. Straining or pain when passing stools. A feeling that not all stool has passed. A feeling that the rectum is blocked. The need to use a finger to pass stool. Chronic constipation is having two or more of these symptoms for three months or longer.

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   Jul 18, 2023 · Symptoms and Causes. How does constipation happen? Constipation happens because your colon (large intestine) absorbs too much water from your poop. This dries out your poop, making it hard in consistency and difficult to push out of your body.

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   When the colon's muscle contractions are slow or sluggish, the stool moves through the colon too slowly, resulting in too much water being absorbed. Some of the most common causes of constipation include the following: Medications. Lack of exercise. Not enough liquids. Not enough fiber in the diet. Irritable bowel syndrome.

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   Nov 13, 2023 · A feeling like your rectum is blocked. A stomachache or cramps. You also may feel like you need help to empty your bowels, such as pressing on your belly or using a finger to remove...

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   Feb 13, 2023 · Causes. Your colon’s main job is to absorb water from residual food as it’s passing through your digestive system. It then creates stool (waste). The colon’s muscles...