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… 68l Nutrition Series What is constipation? Constipation is when you have bowel movements … to have a bowel movement but are not able to. Constipation can cause belly pain and bloating …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Constipation means having a hard time passing … pass easily, you aren't constipated. You have constipation if you have 3 or fewer bowel … dietary habits and take more medicines. Older adults also often have less muscular activity …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Constipation means that stools have become … may have a stool as often as every feeding. Constipation is likely to occur when a baby … These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your …
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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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… Started These ideas can help you manage constipation caused by cancer or cancer … doctor has given you instructions to treat constipation, be sure to follow them. Drink … and follow all instructions on the label. If constipation continues, talk to your doctor. …
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… that drains the veins of the large intestine. Constipation, a common problem during … And iron in prenatal vitamins also can cause constipation. To prevent or ease constipation and hemorrhoids: Eat a high-fibre …
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… and non-prescription medicines can cause constipation. Examples include: Antacids. … Opioid pain medicines. If you think that the constipation is caused by a medicine: For … to take the medicine. Related Information Constipation, Age 12 and Older Pregnancy: …
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… Overview Constipation occurs when stools become hard … Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Constipation occurs when stools become hard …
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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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… or reverse frailty. Frailty is when older adults have reduced function and health. That … and vegetables.  Insoluble fibre helps with constipation and is found in fruit and … of fluids. They work together to help with constipation. Healthy fats Fat provides …