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Avoiding constipation altogether is easier than treating it, but involves the same lifestyle measures: Eat lots of fiber; Drink plenty of fluids each day (at least 8 glasses of water per day; Exercise regularly; Go to the bathroom when you have th...

Source:ADAM

Date:May 3, 2007

Constipation

Constipation is an acute or chronic condition in which bowel movements occur less often than usual or consist of hard, dry stools that are painful or difficult to pass. Bowel habits vary, but an adult who has not had a bowel movement in three days...

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Constipation

Constipation is an acute or chronic condition in which bowel movements occur less often than usual or consist of hard, dry stools that are painful or difficult to pass. Although constipation is a relative term, with normal patterns of bowel moveme...

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

Constipation