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… 68l Nutrition Series What is constipation? Constipation is when you have bowel movements … texture of your bowel movements. What causes constipation? Common causes of constipation …
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… week. And you may have some of the following problems: Straining Feeling that you don't … in people older than 65. People in this age group are more likely to have poor dietary … sit on the toilet. This will help flex your hips and place your pelvis in a more normal …
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… the size of their stools gets bigger. A child age 3 or 4 years may have as many as 3 bowel … Constipation may occur with cramping and pain if the child is straining to pass hard, … child have moderate to severe belly pain? Yes Abdominal pain No Abdominal pain Has there …
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… Overview Constipation may come and go and can cause … weeks, months, or years, you may have chronic constipation. Chronic constipation can affect the quality of your …
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… constipation caused by cancer or cancer treatment. If your doctor has given you … long-term basis. Symptoms to watch for during home treatment Call your doctor or nurse … long-term basis. Symptoms to watch for during home treatment Call your doctor or nurse …
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… that drains the veins of the large intestine. Constipation, a common problem during … and more strained bowel movements. The bowels commonly move more slowly during … long periods, especially on hard chairs. Keep your health professional informed of any …
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… Many prescription and non-prescription medicines can cause constipation. Examples include: …
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… Overview Constipation occurs when stools become hard … movement because they have been taught that a healthy child has a bowel movement every day. … whether the child can pass stools easily. If your child's stools are soft and pass easily, …
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… Overview Constipation is a common gastrointestinal … through the intestines too slowly, causing constipation or too quickly, causing diarrhea. … any problems that you are having with either constipation or diarrhea with your doctor. …
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… one-size-fits-all eating pattern for healthy aging. Many styles of eating can support your … Limiting sodium, sugar, saturated fat and alcohol can help manage or lower the risk of … and in smaller amounts Use the nutrition facts table to help you choose foods lower in …
