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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Some of the most common symptoms of dysbiosis are various digestive disorders such as abdominal bloating, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, and a feeling of heaviness after meals.
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Angela Altomare, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2025
Vavrek recommends drinking plenty of water to help move legumes through your digestive system and prevent constipation.
—Korin Miller, Outside Online, 12 Feb. 2025
Vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal swelling may also occur, according to WHO.
—Jason Lalljee, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
Antacids can cause side effects such as constipation and diarrhea.1
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Angela Altomare, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2025
Vavrek recommends drinking plenty of water to help move legumes through your digestive system and prevent constipation.
—Korin Miller, Outside Online, 12 Feb. 2025
Vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal swelling may also occur, according to WHO.
—Jason Lalljee, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
Antacids can cause side effects such as constipation and diarrhea.1
2.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Constipation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constipation. Accessed 21 Feb. 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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