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Constipation: Encyclopedia - Constipation
Constipation is a condition of the digestive system where a person (or other animal) experiences hard feces that is difficult to eliminat...
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Constipation: Encyclopedia Ii - Constipation - Treatment
In people without medical problems, the main intervention is the increase of fluids (preferably water) and dietary fiber. The latter may ...
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Constipation: Encyclopedia Ii - Constipation - Signs And Symptoms
In common constipation, the stool is hard and difficult to void. Straining may cause hemorrhoids and anal fissures. The abdomen may becom...
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Constipation: Encyclopedia Ii - Constipation - Diagnosis
The diagnosis is essentially made by the patient's description of the symptoms. Enquiring about dietary habits may reveal a low intake of...
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