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  1. 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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  3. Sep 25, 2023 · Severe constipation is when you have fewer than three bowel movements in a week, hard or lumpy stool, abdominal pain, bloating, bleeding, fever, or vomiting. Learn about the complications of severe constipation and when to see a healthcare provider.

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  4. Nov 13, 2023 · Constipation is when you have fewer than three bowel movements per week, hard or small stools, and trouble passing them. Learn about the common causes, risk factors, and remedies for constipation, and when to see a doctor.

  5. May 21, 2019 · Constipation is when you have less frequent or harder bowel movements than usual. Learn about the different types of constipation, what causes them and when to see a doctor for severe symptoms such as vomiting, blood in stool or abdominal pain.

  6. Jun 1, 2023 · Severe constipation is when you have hard stools, less than three bowel movements weekly, and other complications. Learn about the possible causes, diagnosis, and treatments for this condition that affects your quality of life.

  7. Oct 20, 2023 · Depending on your symptoms, your health care professional may order X-ray imaging. An X-ray can show where stool is present in the colon and if the colon is blocked. Imaging tests, such as a CT scan or MRI , may be needed to diagnose conditions that may be causing constipation.

  8. Constipation is when you have fewer than three bowel movements a week and your stools are hard, dry and difficult to pass. Learn about the common causes, complications and treatments of constipation, and when to see a healthcare provider.

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