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constipation

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


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Despite how widespread it is, constipation is often ignored or left untreated until symptoms become difficult to manage.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 5, 2026

Physical activity is one of the simplest approaches commonly recommended for constipation.

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

"The nurse will be in soon with your constipation medicine," Max says cheerfully.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi

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

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


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