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Constipation |
| Definitions |
<p>Constipation means that a person has three or fewer <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/bowelmovement.html">bowel movements</a> in a week. The stool can be hard and dry. Sometimes it is painful to pass. At one time or another, almost everyone gets constipated. In most cases, it lasts a short time and is not serious. </p> <p>There are many things you can do to prevent constipation. They include <ul> <li> Eating more fruits, vegetables and grains, which are high in <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/dietaryfiber.html">fiber</a></li> <li> Drinking plenty of water and other liquids</li> <li> Getting enough exercise</li> <li> Taking time to have a bowel movement when you need to</li> <li> Using laxatives only if your doctor says you should</li> <li> Asking your doctor if medicines you take may cause constipation</li> </ul> </p> <p>It's not important that you have a bowel movement every day. If your bowel habits change, however, check with your doctor. </p> <p class="">NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases</p> |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0009806 |
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C0009806 |
| Date created |
02/26/1999 |
| definition |
Constipation means that a person has three or fewer bowel movements in a week. The stool can be hard and dry. Sometimes it is painful to pass. At one time or another, almost everyone gets constipated. In most cases, it lasts a short time and is not serious. There are many things you can do to prevent constipation. They include
It's not important that you have a bowel movement every day. If your bowel habits change, however, check with your doctor. NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases |
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases https://www.niddk.nih.gov |
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C0009806 |
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Constipation |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0012173 |
| Scope Statement |
Feeling "backed-up" or like you need to "go" but just can't? Read some of the reasons why this could be happening and learn some prevention tips.https://medlineplus.gov/constipation.html |
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T184 |
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