Constipation

About- Constipation is irregular bowel movements and difficulty passing stools. 
 
Symptoms-
 A feeling of fullness, even after having a bowel movement
Experiencing a rectal blockage
 Fewer than three stools a week
 Lumpy or hard stools
 Straining or pain during bowel movements
 
Causes-
 A diet low in fiber
Anal fissure
Autonomic neuropathy
Bowel obstruction
Certain Medications
Changes in routine
Colon cancer
Dehydration
Diabetes
Diverticulosis
Drinking insufficient water
Eating large amounts of milk or cheese
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Lack of exercise
Multiple sclerosis
Narrowing of the colon (bowel stricture)
Parkinson's disease
Pregnancy
A problem in the pelvic muscles
Rectocele
Spinal cord injury
Stomach cancer
Stroke

Specialists to Visit-
 Colon and rectal surgeon
Gastroenterologist
Hepatologist

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References-
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https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org
https://my.clevelandclinic.org

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