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Constipation

2007, Fact Sheet, Federal Publication, English
Web link: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/constipation/index.htm

Description:

This fact sheet presents the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and treatment of constipation. Constipation is passage of small amounts of hard, dry bowel movements, usually fewer than three times a week.

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NWHIC record number P-697

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