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… Managing constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is constipation? Constipation is when you have bowel movements …
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… Chronic Constipation On this page: Overview Overview Constipation may come and go and can cause pain and … happens for weeks, months, or years, you may have chronic constipation. Chronic constipation can affect the quality of …
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… Constipation in Children On this page: Overview Overview Constipation occurs when stools become hard and are … Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Constipation occurs when stools become hard and are …
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… Diabetes and Constipation or Diarrhea On this page: Overview Overview Constipation is a common gastrointestinal problem for people … may move through the intestines too slowly, causing constipation or too quickly, causing diarrhea. Damage to the …
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… Pregnancy: Hemorrhoids and Constipation On this page: Overview … vena cava) that drains the veins of the large intestine. Constipation, a common problem during pregnancy, causes less … pregnancy. And iron in prenatal vitamins also can cause constipation. To prevent or ease constipation and …
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… Constipation, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check … Check Your Symptoms Overview Constipation means having a hard time passing stools and … to have poor dietary habits and take more medicines. Older adults also often have less muscular activity of the …
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… Constipation, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview … Check Your Symptoms Overview Constipation means that stools have become hard and are … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …
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… Cancer: Home Treatment for Constipation On this page: Getting Started Related … Information Getting Started These ideas can help you manage constipation caused by cancer or cancer treatment. If your doctor has given you instructions to treat constipation, be sure to follow them. Drink plenty of …
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… Medicines That Can Cause Constipation On this page: Overview … Many prescription and non-prescription medicines can cause constipation. Examples include: Antacids. Antidepressants. … supplements. Opioid pain medicines. If you think that the constipation is caused by a medicine: For prescription …
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… Scoliosis in Adults On this page: Overview Overview … Most cases of scoliosis are mild. How is scoliosis in adults treated? Mild cases of scoliosis usually don't need … good health that may help relieve back pain for some adults. These include regular exercise and proper back care. …
