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The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Constipation includes the 32 symptoms listed below:
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Constipation (con-stuh-PAY-shun) 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. (Source: excerpt from Why Am I Constipated: NIDDK)
Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. It is defined as having fewer bowel movements than usual, with a long or hard passing of stools. (Source: excerpt from Constipation -- Age Page -- Health Information: NIA)
Some doctors suggest asking these questions to decide if you are really constipated.
If the answers are yes, you probably do have a problem. Otherwise, you probably do not. (Source: excerpt from Constipation -- Age Page -- Health Information: NIA)
When considering symptoms of Constipation, it is also important to consider Constipation as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Constipation may cause:
- (Source - Diseases Database)For a more detailed analysis of Constipation as a symptom, including causes, drug side effect causes, and drug interaction causes, please see our Symptom Center information for Constipation.
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The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Constipation. This signs and symptoms information for Constipation has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Constipation signs or Constipation symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Constipation may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Constipation symptoms.
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