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Constipation is a very common condition that is usually not serious and easily treated. Learn more about constipation including who gets it and why, how it's diagnosed and treated, and some helpful tips to keep it from happening.
Dealing With Constipation From IBS
Most people with IBS suffer from diarrhea, but a small group has either constipation or alternating constipation and diarrhea as their main complaint. Fortunately there are several ways that constipation can be treated or avoided altogether.
Digestive Basics - Constipation in Children
When children get constipated, it's usually not cause for alarm, and can be treated with some dietary and lifestyle changes.
Digestive Basics - Constipation
Constipation is passage of small amounts of hard, dry bowel movements, usually fewer than three times a week. Many people think they are constipated when, in fact, their bowel movements are regular.
Facts and Fallacies about Digestive Diseases - Constipation
Is it safe to use frequent enemas to treat constipation? Find the truth here.
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