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Symptoms Overview Articles

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
Difficulty with producing a bowel movement, or infrequent bowel movements. Constipation, a condition that can affect the human digestive system at any stage of life, is rarely serious or chronic. Because bowel functions vary from individual to ind...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
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

Specific Symptom Articles

Bloody or tarry stools
Bloody stools often indicate an injury or disorder in the digestive tract. Your doctor may use the term "melena" to describe black, tarry, and foul-smelling stools or "hematochezia" to describe red- or maroon-colored stools.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 25, 2007
Change in bowel habits
Bowel movements normally occur at approximately the same time each day. The feces (stool) itself should be soft enough that it can be passed without straining.
Source:HealthLine
Date:September 30, 2007
Rectal bleeding
Rectal bleeding is a common problem, often caused by constipation, anal fissures or hemorrhoids. It can be an indication of serious occult disease and should be evaluated by a physician.
Source:HealthLine
Date:November 30, 2007
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Gastrointestinal bleeding refers to any bleeding that starts in the gastrointestinal tract, which extends from the mouth to the large bowel. The amount of bleeding can range from nearly undetectable to acute, massive, and life threatening. Bleeding may come from any site along the gastrointestinal tract, but is often divided into: Upper GI bleeding: The upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract is located between the mouth and outflow tract of the stomach; Lower GI bleeding: The lower GI tract is located from the outflow tract of the stomach to the anus (small and large bowel included.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 7, 2007
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal bleeding refers to dark or red blood that you see with a bowel movement or at times between bowel movements. You may notice the blood in the toilet or on your toilet tissue. You should always contact your doctor if you notice rectal bleeding.
Source:StayWell
Understanding Rectal Bleeding
Understanding Rectal BleedingRectal bleedingis when blood passes through your rectum and anus. It can occur with or without a bowel movement.
Source:StayWell
Evaluating and Treating Rectal Bleeding
Evaluating and Treating Rectal BleedingYour doctor will do a medical evaluation to find the site and cause of your bleeding. He or she will ask about your health and examine you.
Source:StayWell
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