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constipation

[kon-stuh-pay-shuhn] / ˌkɒn stəˈpeɪ ʃən /


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Gut motility increased almost immediately after a 20 minute walk, offering a possible biological explanation for why movement can help relieve constipation.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 5, 2026

When constipation becomes persistent, it may also contribute to complications such as hemorrhoids, cardiovascular strain, and an increased risk of colorectal problems.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 5, 2026

Non-motor symptoms include depression, anxiety, apathy, hallucinations, constipation, orthostatic hypotension, sleep disorders, loss of sense of smell, and cognitive impairments.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

What appears to be appendicitis turns out to be severe constipation, a public announcement I’m sure his schoolmates will handle with grace and maturity.

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026

From far away they could hear the voice of a radio announcer singing the praises of Dr. Ross’s pills, tiny but effective against constipation, insomnia, and bad breath.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

I had no idea about things like the severe constipations, the bleeding gums or that my lasered moustache would come back You’re the first comedian to make a special while pregnant.

From The Guardian ● Jun. 9, 2016

I had no idea about things like the severe constipations, the bleeding gums or that my lasered moustache would come back.

From The Guardian ● Jun. 9, 2016


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