Constipation is passage of small amounts of hard, dry bowel movements, usually fewer than three times a week. People who are constipated may find it difficult and painful to have a bowel movement. Other symptoms of constipation include feeling bloated, uncomfortable, and sluggish.
Many people think they are constipated when, in fact, their bowel movements are regular. For example, some people believe they are constipated, or irregular, if they do not have a bowel movement every day. However, there is no right number of daily or weekly bowel movements. Normal may be three times a day or three times a week depending on the person. Also, some people naturally have firmer stools than others.
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- RXinsider
- A free monograph on constipation for patient counseling.
- Virtual Hospital: A Guide for Patients
- A short document providing information to treat constipation such as bulk agents, bran, adequate fluid intake, suppositories, enemas and regular exercise.
- Constipation in Down Syndrome
- How to fix this problem. Includes information on senna tea, magnesium, and serotonin.
- Constipation Salvation
- A different approach which includes the use sweets and lubricants. Offers a survey, the results and a discussion forum.
- eMedicine - Constipation
- Dr. Marc Basson offers a clinical overview of acute, subacute, and chronic constipation, one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders. Includes recommendations on self-diagnosis, diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes.
- Pediatric OnCall
- A time tested home made remedy for the treatment of constipation.
- Constipation
- A look at this disorder, and what is normal, the causes, when to see a doctor, diagnosing and treatment.
- NIDDK: Constipation
- A look at who gets it, the causes, diagnostic tests, treatment and how serious this is.
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