*Constipation-definition
What exactly is constipation? Most people have periodic occurrences of getting “clogged” up with difficulty passing stool, straining, or hard/lumpy stool. They do not meet the ROME III criteria for chronic functional constipation unless they have more than 2 of the following more than 25% of the time for more than 3 months with an onset of more than 6 months prior to diagnosis:
- Straining
- lumpy or hard stools
- sensation of incomplete evacuation
- manual assistance needed for evacuation
- rarely having loose stools
Temporary or chronic constipation can be caused by a variety of problems from pain medication, lack of fiber, inactivity, or pregnancy.
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