Constepation

Were you looking for information about Constipation? Constepation is a common misspelling of constipation.
 
Constipation often involves difficulty passing stools or pain during the passage of a bowel movement. It is typically caused by a lack of exercise and poor diet, but can also be caused by irritable bowel syndrome, medications, and specific diseases. Although eating a high-fiber diet and exercising regularly may help relieve symptoms, chronic constipation may need to be treated with laxatives.
 
(Click Constipation to learn about other symptoms of constipation, for information on how common this condition is, and to find out how the problem can be prevented. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on constipation.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD