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Constipation Treatment - Symptoms of Constipation
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Constipation Treatment

Dietary changes, lifestyle changes, and laxatives can all be used to treat constipation. As this article from the eMedTV library explains, the treatment your doctor recommends will depend on the severity of the constipation.

Constpation

Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints in the United States. This eMedTV resource explains how common constipation is and explores the causes of this condition. Constpation is a common misspelling of constipation.

Cronic Constipation

People with chronic constipation may have painful bowel movements of dry, hard stool. This eMedTV Web page discusses constipation and offers tips for relieving it. Cronic constipation is a common misspelling and variation of constipation.

Diagnosing Constipation

When diagnosing constipation, your doctor looks at your medical history and results of your physical exam. This eMedTV page explains how extensive testing, including x-rays, may be required for diagnosing constipation in people with severe symptoms.

Foods That Cause Constipation

Foods that cause constipation are usually low-fiber, processed foods. As this eMedTV resource explains, foods that cause constipation can include frozen dinners, instant mashed potatoes, snack foods (such as chips and pizza), and many others.

Symptoms of Constipation

Common symptoms of constipation include difficult, painful, and/or infrequent bowel movements. This part of the eMedTV library discusses other possible symptoms and lists several complications that can result from constipation, such as anal fissures.

What to Do for Constapation

Constipation treatment can involve lifestyle changes, laxatives, and enemas, among other things. This eMedTV page covers these and other treatment options. "What to do for constapation" is a common misspelling and variation of constipation treatment.