Constipation
Alternate Names : Irregularity of Bowels, Lack of Regular Bowel Movements
Definition Constipation refers to infrequent or hard stools, or difficulty passing stools. More specifically, constipation may involve pain during the passage of a bowel movement, the inability to pass a bowel movement after straining or pushing for more than 10 minutes, or no bowel movements after more than 3 days.
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