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Fact sheet Constipation
Fact sheet Constipation Page 1 Contents Definition 2 Prevalence and incidence 2 Signs and symptoms 2 Causes/risk factors 2 Pathophysiology (mechanism of disease) 4 Prognosis and complications 4 Diagnosis/detection 6 Non-pharmacological treatment 6 Pharmacological treatment 6 Patient support 8 Further resources 9 External websites 9 References 9 Fact sheet Constipation Page 2 Definition Constipation is a disorder where a person passes infrequent stools, has difficulty passing stools, or experiences sensation of incomplete emptying.
• Irritable bowel syndrome • Slow transit constipation (reduced motility of the large intestine) ... For a brief introduction to how constipation occurs, watch the following video: ... • bowel obstruction, perforation, or ulceration (constipation is also a symptom of bowel obstruction).
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