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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

"You can use this knowledge to help bedridden patients. They also experience constipation and likely also have increased protein fermentation that may aggravate health conditions," concludes Lars Ove Dragsted, senior author of the paper.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 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

“Like constipation pills, adult diapers, ointments. A bunch of butt-related stuff, now that I think about it.”

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez

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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