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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ConstipationConstipation - Wikipedia

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   Constipation is a bowel dysfunction that makes bowel movements infrequent or hard to pass. The stool is often hard and dry. [4] Other symptoms may include abdominal pain, bloating, and feeling as if one has not completely passed the bowel movement. [3]

2. www.health.harvard.edu › staying-healthy › 8-ways-to8 ways to get constipation relief - Harvard Health

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   Aug 10, 2023 · Here are top ways to get constipation relief: 1. Dietary fiber. One of the first steps you can take to relieve constipation is to increase your intake of fiber through your diet. Fiber needs vary by age and sex, but generally adults should get 22 to 34 grams of fiber a day. There are two different types of fiber: soluble and insoluble.

3. www.verywellhealth.com › constipation-7107690Constipation: Causes, Symptoms, and Relief - Verywell Health

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   Feb 24, 2023 · Constipation often happens due to a lack of fiber in the diet. Fiber comes from whole grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Adequate water intake is also key for ensuring the fiber is passable and for preventing dehydration. Too much fiber without adequate water intake can also cause or worsen constipation.

4. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK493184Opioid-Induced Constipation - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Aug 7, 2023 · Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) accounts from over 40% to 60% in patients without cancer receiving opioids[1]. Laxatives must be started at the same time as the opioid to prevent OIC. Once the disorder is established, treatment involves both pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapies. OIC may present immediately when a patient takes the opioid, or it may present gradually during opioid ...

5. www.niddk.nih.gov › constipation › definition-factsDefinition & Facts for Constipation - NIDDK

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   Constipation is a condition in which you may have. fewer than three bowel movements a week. stools that are hard, dry, or lumpy. stools that are difficult or painful to pass. a feeling that not all stool has passed. However, people can have different bowel movement patterns, and only you know what’s normal for you.

6. patient.info › digestive-health › constipationConstipation: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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   Sep 25, 2023 · Constipation symptoms. If you are constipated it causes one or more of the following: Stools (faeces) become hard and difficult or painful to pass. The time between toilet trips (to do a bowel motion) increases compared with your usual pattern. There is a large range of normal bowel habit. Some people normally go to the toilet to pass stools 2 ...