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Constipation is a condition in which there is infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stools. Common symptoms include passing fewer than three stools a week, straining excessively during bowel movements, and hard stools.

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Is a type of:

Gastrointestinal disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common

Types of

Constipation in adults
Condition
Constipation in children
Condition

Is Symptom of

Anal fissure
Condition
Jet lag
Condition
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Condition
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Is a Side Effect of

Loperamide
Dexedrine
Diethylpropion
Dilacor XR
Dilantin
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Is a Complication of

Chemotherapy
Chemoradiation

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Constipation
Castor oil
5
6 reviews
Mineral oil
3
1 review
Lactulose
3
1 review
Misoprostol
2.1
7 reviews
Magnesium citrate
2
1 review
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