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constipation
Constipation is a condition of the digestive system where a person (or other animal) experiences difficulty in eliminating feces.
Some of the main causes of constipation include:
Constriction, where part of the intestine or rectum is narrowed or blocked, not allowing feces to move past
Paralysis, where peristaltic action is diminished or absent, so that feces are not moved along
Excessive drying of feces, due to dehydration, forming a hard bulk that cannot be eliminated
Insufficient intake of food or dietary fiber, so that a suitable bolus is not formed
Psychosomatic constipation, based on anxiety or unfamiliarity with surroundings. Two forms: functional constipation, and constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome, characterized by a combination of constipation and abdominal discomfort and/or pain.
These causes may have a multiplicity of causes themselves.
People often take laxatives to try to eliminate constipation. Earlier remedies included enemas.
Constipation means that a person has three bowel movements or fewer in a week. The stool is hard and dry. Sometimes it is painful to pass. You may feel "draggy" and full.
Some people think they should have a bowel movement every day. That is not really true. There is no "right" number of bowel movements. Each person's body finds its own normal number of bowel movements. It depends on the food you eat, how much you exercise, and other things.
At one time or another, almost everyone gets constipated. In most cases, it lasts for a short time and is not serious. When you understand what causes constipation, you can take steps to prevent it.
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