constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən 
1
: abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of usually dry hardened feces
2
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A side effect of the drug is constipation.
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This pressure typically occurs from straining during bowel movements or chronic constipation.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 11 Jan. 2025
Furthermore, because juices are liquid, your hydration intake will also increase, which is beneficial for better digestion, less bloating and constipation, and better skin health.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
If your prenatal supplement contains iron, the following will help prevent or relieve constipation symptoms:
Drink enough water.
Get enough fiber in the diet.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Berberine can upset your gastrointestinal system, causing symptoms like: nausea, diarrhea, constipation, gas and abdominal pain, Simmons says.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 11 Jan. 2025
Furthermore, because juices are liquid, your hydration intake will also increase, which is beneficial for better digestion, less bloating and constipation, and better skin health.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
If your prenatal supplement contains iron, the following will help prevent or relieve constipation symptoms:
Drink enough water.
Get enough fiber in the diet.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Berberine can upset your gastrointestinal system, causing symptoms like: nausea, diarrhea, constipation, gas and abdominal pain, Simmons says.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Constipation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constipation. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən
: abnormally difficult or infrequent bowel movements
Medical Definition
constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən
: abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of dry hardened feces
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