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Constipation is passage of only small amounts of hard, dry stools, usually fewer than three times a week. People who are constipated may find it difficult and painful to have a bowel movement. Other symptoms of constipation include feeling bloated, uncomfortable, and sluggish.
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Reviewed May 2008
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Constipation
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Better Health Channel
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Constipation is the passing of hard, dry stools. The most common causes of constipation include a change in routine, inadequate fibre in the daily diet, insufficient fluids and lack of exercise.
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Aug 2008
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Constipation
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CareSearch
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Constipation is common in palliative care patients. Chronic constipation is one of the most frequent side-effects of opioids. These pages provide information and evidence regarding constipation for heath professionals.
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May 2008
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Parkinson's disease and constipation
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Better Health Channel
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Constipation is a common complication of Parkinson's disease. The nerve degeneration which is a symptom of Parkinson's disease can cause bowel muscles to become slow and stiff. Incontinence can be managed with medical treatment, extra fibre in the diet and lifestyle changes. The symptoms of constipation include: dry and difficult to pass bowel motions, feeling the need to strain on the toilet and feeling like the bowel isn't empty.
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Feb 2008
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Mu-opioid antagonists for opioid-induced bowel dysfunction
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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There is insufficient evidence to show that new opioid antagonists are effective in treating constipation due to strong analgesics. Opioids (morphine-like drugs) are substances used to treat severe pain. They cause many side effects, and frequently affe...
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Feb 2008
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Constipation
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of constipation written by professional medical specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Constipation
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Constipation is not a topic that we regularly talk about. So how do you find out what it is, why you cannot use your bowels when you want to, and how to manage it?
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Nov 2007
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Multiple sclerosis - common problems
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Better Health Channel
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an incurable disease of the central nervous system that can affect the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. Common problems may include fatigue, incontinence, constipation, pain, cognitive changes, altered sensation, and muscular and visual changes.
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Oct 2007
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Constipation
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Constipation is not a topic that we regularly talk about. So how do you find out what it is, why you cannot use your bowels when you want to, and how to manage it?
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Sep 2007
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Bowel motions
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Better Health Channel
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Many illnesses can affect the colour and texture of faeces. See your doctor if you experience changes in bowel motions that don't resolve within a day or two. Seek urgent medical attention if your stools are bloody.
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Aug 2007
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Tegaserod for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and chronic constipation
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic, relapsing condition characterized by the presence of abdominal pain and disturbed bowel habit. Symptoms of chronic constipation frequently resemble those of constipation-predominant IBS. Tegaserod (4 or 12 mg...
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Jul 2007
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Sacral nerve stimulation for faecal incontinence and constipation in adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Faecal incontinence happens when a person passes faeces (stools) without the usual control, whereas someone with constipation passes stools less often than normal and with difficulty. Both conditions can severely affect people's quality of life. Sacral ...
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May 2007
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Haemorrhoids
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Better Health Channel
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Haemorrhoids, or piles, are varicose veins of the rectum or anus. They are usually caused by years of straining on the toilet because of chronic constipation. A high fibre diet is the basis of both prevention and treatment.
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Feb 2007
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Constipation: what you need to know
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myDr
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Constipation is when you have a change in normal bowel habits, with the time between bowel motions becoming longer or bowel motions (faeces) that are very hard and difficult to pass.
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Nov 2006
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Laxatives for the management of constipation in palliative care patients
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Constipation is commonly experienced by palliative care patients as a result of the use of medications, such as opioids for pain control; dietary and mobility factors, as well as disease related factors. This review aimed to determine the effectiveness ...
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Aug 2006
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Laxatives for the treatment of hemorrhoids
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Symptomatic hemorrhoids are a common medical condition but what causes them is not completely understood. Minimizing constipation with its associated prolonged straining may affect both lifestyle measures and medicines used as treatments for symptomati...
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Jun 2005
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Constipation and urinary incontinence
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Fact sheet for indigenous communities on constipation and urinary incontinence. Constipation is a common problem, resulting in less frequent bowel actions, which can add to loss of bladder control.
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Dec 2003
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Continence: Constipation and urinary incontinence
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Constipation can contribute to loss of bladder control by: 1) Weakening of the pelvic floor muscles 2) A full bowel pressing on the bladder can obstruct the outflow of urine, or affect the capacity of the bladder.
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Dec 2003
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