constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən 
1
: abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of usually dry hardened feces
2
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A side effect of the drug is constipation.
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Women can develop multiple symptoms, like heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, frequent urination, constipation and back pain.
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Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Watermelon’s high water and fiber content can support hydration, ease digestion, and help prevent constipation.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Additionally, studies indicate that carbonated mineral water might reduce constipation by encouraging bowel movements and supporting gut health.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Straining was not independently predictive of hemorrhoids, and baseline constipation did not differ between groups.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Watermelon’s high water and fiber content can support hydration, ease digestion, and help prevent constipation.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Additionally, studies indicate that carbonated mineral water might reduce constipation by encouraging bowel movements and supporting gut health.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Straining was not independently predictive of hemorrhoids, and baseline constipation did not differ between groups.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Constipation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constipation. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən
: abnormally difficult or infrequent bowel movements
Medical Definition
constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən
: abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of dry hardened feces
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