Constipation
Constipation, which means that you have infrequent bowel movements, pass hard stools or strain when you do have bowel movements, is usually temporary. It can usually be managed with a change in your diet and drinking plenty of fluids. But, it can be a sign of a more serious condition. See your doctor if you have a change in bowel habits, intense pain, blood in your stool, rectal pain or thin pencil-like stools.
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- Q What increases my risk for chronic constipation?
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Inactivity and pregnancy both have an affect on the body that increases the likelihood that your bowels will strain while trying to eliminate stool. Lack of fiber or fluids in your diet can affect your stools' ability to properly travel through your... Full Answer
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- Q What are the symptoms of acute constipation?
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The primary symptom of acute constipation is a sudden change in bowel movement patterns. If you are experiencing less frequent or more difficult bowel movements than normal, and these symptoms have come on suddenly, you may have acute constipation. Other... Full Answer
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- Q How can chronic constipation affect my pregnancy?
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Chronic constipation can develop as a result of pregnancy and can cause hemorrhoids and discomfort. Excess hormones and iron-heavy prenatal supplements can cause a change in your stool that leads to constipation. This constipation will continue... Full Answer
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- Q How common is chronic constipation?
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Chronic constipation is a very common side effect of many conditions, medications, and diet choices. Over a million people visit the doctor every year complaining of chronic constipation. People most commonly affected by chronic constipation are... Full Answer
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- Q What is solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS)?
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Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS) is an uncommon condition that can affect both men and women, and is associated with long-standing constipation and prolonged straining during bowel movement. In this condition, an area in the rectum... Full Answer
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- Q Does constipation affect women differently than men?
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Constipation affects nearly everyone at some point, and the symptoms are the same for men and women. But women reports symptoms more often than men. Constipation is also common during and after pregnancy. Full Answer
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- Q Is it normal for my child to strain when having a stool?
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Many babies and children strain (make faces, grunt or turn red) when they have a stool. This is normal and does not mean that your baby is constipated. Full Answer
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- Q What should my child eat to relieve constipation?
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Dr. Lynne Kenney, PsychologyIncreasing magnesium consumption can improve pooping for our little one’s who are living’ on the “stuck side.” As with all supplements, you are best to consult with your health care provider before changing your medical or... Full Answer
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- Q What should I do if my child is constipated after surgery?
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Anesthesia and pain medicine can cause constipation after surgery by slowing normal activity in intestines. If your child has hard, dry bowel movements, goes three or four days between bowel movements, has stomach pain with bowel movements, or... Full Answer
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- Q How can constipation affect my child?
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Constipation is a change in your child’s bowel movement and stool pattern. It includes: • Harder stools • Longer periods between stools • Painful passage of stools • Not being able to pass a stool Childhood constipation problems... Full Answer
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