Constipation
Constipation: Introduction
Constipation is a common symptom where a person
has difficulty passing feces or unusually dry stool.
Note that dry stool is medically considered within the spectrum of "constipation",
although many people will use the term constipation only when stool dryness or hardness
actually causes difficulty passing stool.
Straining at stool is called "tenesmus";
see also bowel infrequency.
Constipation is common in children and older age, but can affect anyone.
Since everyone has difficult bowel patterns,
and not everyone passes one stool per day,
exactly who qualifies for the diagnosis of "constipated"
is not always clear.
About 2% of the population suffers from chronic constipation.
Various conditions can cause constipation ranging from poor diet,
aging, pregnancy, irritable bowel syndrome, and numerous other underlying conditions for constipation.
Constipation can also cause diarrhea leading to misdiagnosis.
Various medications can cause constipation including overuse of laxatives
that can cause a vicious cycle of constipation.
Although constipation is not usually caused by a serious disease,
professional medical advice is necessary to rule them out....more »
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Causes of Constipation:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Constipation.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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causes of Constipation
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Causes of Types of Constipation:
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Constipation: Symptom Checker
Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Constipation, as listed in our database.
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Constipation Treatments
Some of the possible treatments listed in sources for treatment of Constipation may include:
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Diagnostic tests for Constipation:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Constipation. Some of these are listed below :
- Physical examination
- Inspection of external anus looking for disease that may cause constipation e.g. anal fissure; or pathology that may be a result of constipation e.g. hemorrhoids, anal fissure
- Digital rectal examination - if there are symptoms of intestinal obstruction and the rectum is empty it may suggest complete intestinal obstruction but if there are some feces in the rectum there may be an incomplete intestinal obstruction; if rectal mass is found it suggests colon cancer.
- Test perianal sensation and the anal reflex to support neurological cause of bowel infrequency
- Abdominal examination for tenderness, mass, fecal loading, abdominal distention or irregular liver edge (due to metastases from colon cancer)
- Blood tests
- Full blood count, electrolytes, thyroid function tests - to rule out systemic causes of constipation such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, hypercalcaemia, hyperparathyroidism.
- more tests...»
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diagnostic tests for Constipation
Constipation: Animations
Medications or substances causing Constipation:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Constipation as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Constipation
Drug interactions causing Constipation:
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react
causing Constipation as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Cyclobenzaprine and narcotic pain reliever interaction
- Flexeril and narcotic pain reliever interaction
- Cyclobenzaprine and ipratropium interaction
- Flexeril and ipratropium interaction
- Cyclobenzaprine and other anticholinergic drug interaction
- Flexeril and other anticholinergic drug interaction
- more interactions...»
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drug interactions causing Constipation
Constipation: Comorbid Symptoms
Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms
for Constipation may include these symptoms:
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Causes of General Symptom Types
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Constipation
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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Constipation.
Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing
your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information
you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis.
Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- When did the constipation start?
Why: to determine if acute or chronic e.g. if acute may suggest intestinal obstruction or bowel cancer. If constipation is chronic need to investigate the dietary history, emotional status and toilet habits. If the constipation occurs from birth must consider Hirschsprung's disease.
- Frequency of bowel movements?
Why: to establish severity.
- Consistency of bowel movements?
Why: to establish if true constipation i.e. less than 3 stools per week or stools that are hard to evacuate.
- Dietary history?
Why: e.g. fast food is usually devoid of fiber; weight loss diets may be low in fiber; lack of dietary fiber in diet e.g. fruit, vegetables and wholemeal products.
- Toilet habits over the life span?
Why: E.g. a common cause of chronic constipation is the habitual neglect of the impulse to defecate leading to accumulation of large, dry faecal masses which causes constant rectal distension from feces and consequent reduced awareness of rectal fullness.
- more questions...»
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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse
your condition.
The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Constipation) may include:
- Bloody stool with painful evacuation?
Why: may suggest hemorrhoids or anal fissure. If defecation is painful it may cause you to delay moving your bowels due to fear of the pain which may further perpetuate the problem.
- Bloody stool with painless evacuation?
Why: may suggest colon cancer or diverticulitis.
- Blood and mucous in the stool?
Why: may suggest inflammatory bowel disease.
- Fecal incontinence?
Why: may suggest constipation with overflow of liquid feces. This can occur in children and adults.
- Symptoms of intestinal obstruction?
Why: e.g. abdominal pain, vomiting, loud bowel sounds.
- more symptoms...»
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Misdiagnosis and Constipation
Chronic digestive conditions often misdiagnosed: When diagnosing chronic symptoms
of the digestive tract, there are a variety of conditions that may be misdiagnosed.
The best known, irritable bowel syndrome, is over-diagnosed, whereas other
causes that are...read more »
Intestinal bacteria disorder may be hidden cause: One of the lesser known causes of diarrhea
is an imbalance of bacterial in the gut, sometimes called intestinal imbalance.
The digestive system contains a variety of "good" bacteria that aid digestion,...read more »
Antibiotics often causes diarrhea: The use of antibiotics are very likely
to cause some level of diarrhea in patients.
The reason is that antibiotics kill off not only "bad"...read more »
Food poisoning may actually be an infectious disease: Many people who come down
with "stomach symptoms" like diarrhea assume that it's "something I ate" (i.e. food poisoning).
In fact, it's more...read more »
Mesenteric adenitis misdiagnosed as appendicitis in children: Because appendicitis is one of the
more feared conditions for a child with abdominal pain, it can be over-diagnosed
(it can, of course, also fail to be diagnosed with fatal effect).
One of the most common...read more »
Celiac disease often fails to be diagnosed cause of chronic digestive symptoms: One of the most common chronic digestive
conditions is celiac disease, a malabsorption disorder with a variety of...read more »
Chronic digestive diseases hard to diagnose: There is an inherent
difficulty in diagnosing the various types of chronic digestive diseases.
Some of the better known possibilities are peptic ulcer, colon cancer, ...read more »
Inspection the key to diagnose anal fissure: An anal
fissure, although a minor problem, may lead to tremendous discomfort if not
diagnosed promptly. Too often, the problem remains underrated or unnoticed by...read more »
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News Archives for Constipation
Medical news articles related to Constipation include:
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Home Diagnostic Testing and Constipation
Home medical tests possibly related to Constipation:
- Colon & Rectal Cancer: Home Testing
- Food Allergies & Intolerances: Home Testing:
- Digestive-Related Home Testing:
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Medical Books Excerpts
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Medical Books Excerpts
- Constipation
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Constipation
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
- [ read ]
- Constipation
- "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
- [ read ]
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Constipation: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Causes of Constipation listed in Disease Database:
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Constipation as a symptom include:
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Article Excerpts about Constipation
Constipation
is passage of small amounts of hard, dry bowel movements, 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.
Many people think they are constipated when, in fact, their bowel
movements are regular. For example, some people believe they are
constipated, or irregular, if they do not have a bowel movement every day.
However, there is no right number of daily or weekly bowel movements.
Normal may be three times a day or three times a week depending on the
person. In addition, some people naturally have firmer stools than others.
At one time or another almost everyone gets constipated. Poor diet and
lack of exercise are usually the causes. In most cases, constipation is
temporary and not serious. Understanding causes, prevention, and treatment
will help most people find relief.
(Source: excerpt from Constipation: NIDDK)
Constipation
is passage of small amounts of hard, dry bowel movements, 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.
Many people think they are constipated when, in fact, their bowel
movements are regular. For example, some people believe they are
constipated, or irregular, if they do not have a bowel movement every day.
However, there is no right number of daily or weekly bowel movements.
Normal may be three times a day or three times a week depending on the
person. In addition, some people naturally have firmer stools than others.
At one time or another almost everyone gets constipated. Poor diet and
lack of exercise are usually the causes. In most cases, constipation is
temporary and not serious. Understanding causes, prevention, and treatment
will help most people find relief.
(Source: excerpt from Constipation: NIDDK)
Definitions of Constipation:
Constipation: A condition in which bowel movements are infrequent or incomplete. SYN: costiveness. [L. con-stipo, pp. -atus, to press together]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Constipation; irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
Condition in which bowel movements are infrequent or incomplete.
- (Source - CRISP)
A condition in which stool becomes hard, dry, and difficult to pass, and bowel movements don’t happen very often. Other symptoms may include painful bowel movements, and feeling bloated, uncomfortable, and sluggish.
- (Source - National Cancer Institute)
Organs affected by Constipation:
The list of organs typically affected by Constipation may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Constipation
The list below shows some of the causes of Constipation mentioned in various sources:
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causes of Constipation
How Common are these Causes of Constipation?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Constipation.
Of the 711
causes of Constipation that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 9
causes are "very common" diseases
- 13
causes are "common" diseases
- 10
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 3
causes are "rare" diseases
- 21
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 680
causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 711
causes of Constipation
Conditions listing symptoms: Constipation:
The following list of conditions
have 'Constipation' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
A
Abdominal Cancer
... constipationAchlorhydria
... constipationAcorn poisoning
... constipationAcquired hypothyroidism
... constipationAcute Appendicitis
... constipationAcute intermittent porphyria
... constipationAdhesions
... ConstipationAdrenomyodystrophy
... constipation, chronic constipationAl Murrah-induced lead poisoning
... constipationAlarcon-induced lead poisoning
... constipationAlbayaidle-induced lead poisoning
... constipationAlbayalde-induced lead poisoning
... constipationAlternating Bowel Habit IBS
... Constipation, TenesmusAmyloid Neuropathies
... chronic constipationAmyloidosis AL
... constipationAnal Cancer
... TenesmusAnal conditions
... TenesmusAnal sphincter dysplasia
... fecal impaction, chronic constipationAnal sphincter myopathy, internal
... constipationAngiostrongyliasis
... constipationAnorectal disorders
... TenesmusAnorexia Nervosa
... constipationAnterior pituitary hyperhormonotrophic syndrome
... constipationAntidiarrheal agent poisoning
... constipationAnxiety-tension syndrome
... constipationAromatic amino acid decarboxylase deficiency
... constipationAthyrotic hypothyroidism sequence
... constipationAtresia of small intestine
... constipationAutoimmune thyroid disease associated Celiac Disease
... ConstipationAutoimmune thyroid diseases
... constipationAzarcon-induced lead poisoning
... constipationB
Ba Bow Sen-induced lead poisoning
... constipationBali goli-induced lead poisoning
... constipationBehcet's Disease
... constipationBertielliasis
... constipationBint Al Zahab-induced lead poisoning
... constipationBlue Diaper Syndrome
... constipationBokhoor-induced lead poisoning
... constipationBotulism food poisoning
... constipationBowel conditions
... Constipation, TenesmusBowel Obstruction
... constipationBox thorn poisoning
... constipationBulimia nervosa
... constipationBurnett's milk drinker's syndrome
... constipationBurnett's syndrome
... constipationC
Carbamate insecticide poisoning
... tenesmusCathinone poisoning
... constipationCebagin-induced lead poisoning
... constipationChagas disease
... constipationChemical poisoning - Baking soda
... constipationChemical poisoning - Chalk
... constipationChemical poisoning - Kratom
... constipationChemical poisoning - Thallium
... constipationChilaiditi syndrome
... constipationChuifong tokuwan-induced lead poisoning
... constipationCleft lip palate - deafness - sacral lipoma
... constipationCleft lip palate pituitary deficiency
... constipationCoarse face - hypotonia - constipation
... constipationCodeine overdose
... constipationCollagenous celiac disease
... ConstipationColonic diverticulosis
... constipationColonic Inertia
... constipationColorectal cancer
... constipationColorectal Cancer, Susceptibility to, 1
... constipationColorectal Cancer, Susceptibility to, 10
... constipationColorectal Cancer, Susceptibility to, 11
... constipationColorectal Cancer, Susceptibility to, 2
... constipationColorectal Cancer, Susceptibility to, 3
... constipationColorectal Cancer, Susceptibility to, 4
... constipationColorectal Cancer, Susceptibility to, 5
... constipationColorectal Cancer, Susceptibility to, 6
... constipationColorectal Cancer, Susceptibility to, 7
... constipationColorectal Cancer, Susceptibility to, 8
... constipationColorectal Cancer, Susceptibility to, 9
... constipationColorectal Polyps
... constipationCongenital hepatic porphyria
... constipationCongenital hypothyroidism
... constipation in infantsCongenital megacolon
... hard stool, constipation from birthConstipation
... small feces, dry bowel movement, hard feces, fecal straining, hard stool, dry feces, infrequent bowel movement, Child constipation symptomsConstipation-predominant IBS
... Constipation, TenesmusCope's syndrome
... constipationCordyceps-induced lead poisoning
... constipationCornelia de Lange syndrome 2
... constipationCreatine deficiency, X-linked
... constipation, chronic constipationCycad nut poisoning
... tenesmusCystic Fibrosis
... ConstipationD
Depression
... constipationDeshi Dewa-induced lead poisoning
... constipationDiabetes Insipidus
... constipationDiabetes insipidus, nephrogenic type 2
... constipationDiabetes insipidus, nephrogenic, dominant type
... constipationDiabetes insipidus, nephrogenic, recessive type
... constipationDiabetes Insipidus, Neurogenic
... constipationDiabetic neuropathy
... constipationDiarrhea-predominant IBS
... TenesmusDiffuse systemic sclerosi
... constipationDigestive Diseases
... ConstipationDigestive system cancer
... ConstipationDissociative disorder
... ConstipationDiverticular Disease
... constipationDobriner syndrome
... constipationDown's syndrome associated Celiac Disease
... ConstipationDuodenal atresia
... cessation of bowel movementsDuodenal atresia tetralogy of Fallot
... cessation of bowel movementsDurand-Nicolas-Favre syndrome
... tenesmusDysharmonic skeletal maturation - muscular fiber disproportion
... chronic constipationE
Encopresis
... ConstipationEndometriosis
... constipationEnterocele
... constipationExtranodal Marginal Zone B-cell Lymphoma of Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
... constipationF
Familial hypopituitarism
... constipationFamilial hypothyroidism
... constipationFamilial renal cell carcinoma
... constipationFamilial visceral myopathy
... constipationFanconi syndrome
... constipationFarouk-induced lead poisoning
... constipationFecal impaction
... constipationFG syndrome 1
... constipationFG syndrome 2
... constipationFG syndrome 3
... constipationFG syndrome 4
... constipationFG syndrome 5
... constipationFissures
... ConstipationFitz syndrome
... constipationFood Additive Allergy
... constipationFood Additive Allergy - amaranth
... constipationFood Additive Allergy - Annatto
... constipationFood Additive Allergy - benzoate
... constipationFood Additive Allergy - carageenan gum
... constipationFood Additive Allergy - Carmine
... constipationFood Additive Allergy - erythrosine
... constipationFood Additive Allergy - guar gum
... constipationFood Additive Allergy - gum
... constipationFood Additive Allergy - gum acacia
... constipationFood Additive Allergy - gum tragacanth
... constipationFood Additive Allergy - lecithin
... constipationFood Additive Allergy - locust bean gum
... constipationFood Additive Allergy - quinoline yellow
... constipationFood Additive Allergy - saffron
... constipationFood Additive Allergy - salicytes
... constipationFood Additive Allergy - sulphite
... constipationFood Additive Allergy - sulphite derivative
... constipationFood Additive Allergy - sunset yellow
... constipationFood Additive Allergy - tartrazine
... constipationFood Additive Allergy - xanthan gum
... constipationFood Allergy - abalone
... constipationFood Allergy - almond
... constipationFood Allergy - aniseed
... constipationFood Allergy - apple
... constipationFood Allergy - apricot
... constipationFood Allergy - avocado
... constipationFood Allergy - banana
... constipationFood Allergy - barley
... constipationFood Allergy - bean
... constipationFood Allergy - beef
... constipationFood Allergy - beer
... constipationFood Allergy - bell pepper
... constipationFood Allergy - brazil nut
... constipationFood Allergy - buckwheat
... constipationFood Allergy - cabbage
... constipationFood Allergy - carp
... constipationFood Allergy - carrot
... constipationFood Allergy - cashew
... constipationFood Allergy - castor bean
... constipationFood Allergy - celery
... constipationFood Allergy - chamomile tea
... constipationFood Allergy - cherry
... constipationFood Allergy - chestnut
... constipationFood Allergy - chick pea
... constipationFood Allergy - chicken meat
... constipationFood Allergy - cinnamon
... constipationFood Allergy - coconut
... constipationFood Allergy - codfish
... constipationFood Allergy - Coriander
... constipationFood Allergy - crab
... constipationFood Allergy - crayfish
... constipationFood Allergy - cumin
... constipationFood Allergy - date palm
... constipationFood Allergy - duck meat
... constipationFood Allergy - fennel
... constipationFood Allergy - fish
... constipationFood Allergy - frog
... constipationFood Allergy - fruit
... constipationFood Allergy - garbanzo (legume)
... constipationFood Allergy - garlic
... constipationFood Allergy - goose meat
... constipationFood Allergy - hazelnut
... constipationFood Allergy - hops
... constipationFood Allergy - kidney bean
... constipationFood Allergy - kiwi fruit
... constipationFood Allergy - lamb
... constipationFood Allergy - lentil
... constipationFood Allergy - lettuce
... constipationFood Allergy - lima bean
... constipationFood Allergy - Linden tea
... constipationFood Allergy - lobster
... constipationFood Allergy - lychee
... constipationFood Allergy - mackerel
... constipationFood Allergy - mango
... constipationFood Allergy - meat
... constipationFood Allergy - melon
... constipationFood Allergy - milk
... constipationFood Allergy - mollusk
... constipationFood Allergy - MSG
... constipationFood Allergy - mussel
... constipationFood Allergy - mustard leaf
... constipationFood Allergy - oat
... constipationFood Allergy - olive
... constipationFood Allergy - oranges
... constipationFood Allergy - papaya
... constipationFood Allergy - paprika
... constipationFood Allergy - parsley
... constipationFood Allergy - pea
... constipationFood Allergy - peach
... constipationFood Allergy - peanuts
... constipationFood Allergy - pear
... constipationFood Allergy - pecan
... constipationFood Allergy - pine nut
... constipationFood Allergy - pineapple
... constipationFood Allergy - plantain
... constipationFood Allergy - plum
... constipationFood Allergy - pomegranates
... constipationFood Allergy - pork
... constipationFood Allergy - potato
... constipationFood Allergy - pumpkin
... constipationFood Allergy - Quorn
... constipationFood Allergy - red meat
... constipationFood Allergy - rice
... constipationFood Allergy - rye
... constipationFood Allergy - salmon
... constipationFood Allergy - scallop
... constipationFood Allergy - sesame
... constipationFood Allergy - shellfish
... constipationFood Allergy - shrimp
... constipationFood Allergy - snail
... constipationFood Allergy - soy
... constipationFood Allergy - soybean
... constipationFood Allergy - spices
... constipationFood Allergy - strawberry
... constipationFood Allergy - sulfite
... constipationFood Allergy - sunflower seeds
... constipationFood Allergy - thyme
... constipationFood Allergy - tomato
... constipationFood Allergy - tree nuts
... constipationFood Allergy - tuna
... constipationFood Allergy - turnip
... constipationFood Allergy - turtle
... constipationFood Allergy - vegetable oil
... constipationFood Allergy - walnuts
... constipationFood Allergy - watermelon
... constipationFood Allergy - wheat
... constipationFood Allergy - zucchini
... constipationFood intolerances
... constipationFryns macrocephaly
... constipationG
Gardner syndrome
... constipationGastrointestinal amyloidosis
... constipationGhasard-induced lead poisoning
... constipationGlucosamine - adverse effects
... constipationGluten allergy
... constipationGlénard syndrome
... constipationGoldberg-Shprintzen megacolon syndrome
... constipationGolden Chain tree poisoning
... constipationGranulomatous hypophysitis
... constipationGranulosa cell tumor of the ovary
... constipationGreta-induced lead poisoning
... constipationGroin Hernia
... constipationGräsbeck-Imerslund disease
... constipation or diarrheaH
Hai Ge Fen-induced lead poisoning
... constipationHashimoto's Thyroiditis
... constipationHelminthiasis
... constipationHenna-induced lead poisoning
... constipationHereditary amyloidosis
... constipationHereditary hypothyroidism
... ConstipationHereditary Megaduodenum
... constipationHeroin overdose
... constipationHirschsprung - microcephaly - cleft palate
... constipationHirschsprung disease - deafness - polydactyly
... constipationHirschsprung disease - polydactyly - heart disease
... constipationHirschsprung disease, susceptibility to, 4
... constipationHirschsprung disease, susceptibility to, 5
... constipationHirschsprung disease, susceptibility to, 6
... constipationHirschsprung disease, susceptibility to, 7
... constipationHirschsprung disease, susceptibility to, 8
... constipationHirschsprung disease, susceptibility to, 9
... constipationHirschsprung's disease
... late first bowel movement, constipation, constipation, stool impaction, constipation from birthHoloprosencephaly deletion 2p
... chronic constipationHydronephrosis with Peculiar Facies
... constipationHyperparathyroidism
... constipationHypokalemia
... ConstipationsHypokalemic periodic paralysis
... constipationHypothyroid goitre
... ConstipationHypothyroidism
... constipationHypothyroidism due to iodide transport defect
... constipationI
Idiopathic intestinal pseudoobstruction
... constipationIdiopathic Parkinson's disease
... constipationImerslünd-Grasbeck Syndrome
... constipation or diarrheaInborn errors of thyroid hormone synthesis related to hypothyroidism
... ConstipationInfant botulism food poisoning
... constipationIntestinal obstruction
... constipationIntestinal pseudo-obstruction
... constipation, fewer bowel movementsIntestinal pseudoobstruction chronic idiopathic
... constipationInverted smile - occult nephropathic bladder
... constipationIron supplements - adverse effects
... constipationIrritable bowel syndrome
... small feces, ConstipationJ
Jejunal Atresia
... constipationJejunal atresia with renal adysplasia
... constipationJejunal diverticulosis
... constipationJin Bu Huan-induced lead poisoning
... constipationK
Kandu-induced lead poisoning
... constipationKaufman oculocerebrofacial syndrome
... constipationKeratosis palmoplantaris - adenocarcinoma of the colon
... constipationKidney Cancer
... constipationKohl-induced lead poisoning
... constipationKushta-induced lead poisoning
... constipationL
Lead poisoning
... constipationLead poisoning - African Folk Remedies - Kohl
... constipationLead poisoning - African Folk Remedies - Surma
... constipationLead poisoning - Aisan Folk Remedies - Chuifong tokuwan
... constipationLead poisoning - Asian Folk Remedies - Bali goli
... constipationLead poisoning - Asian Folk Remedies - Deshi Dewa
... constipationLead poisoning - Asian Folk Remedies - Ghasard
... constipationLead poisoning - Asian Folk Remedies - Kandu
... constipationLead poisoning - Asian Folk Remedies - Kohl
... constipationLead poisoning - Asian Folk Remedies - Pay-loo-ah
... constipationLead poisoning - Asian Folk Remedies - Surma
... constipationLead poisoning - Chinese Folk Remedies - Ba Bow Sen
... constipationLead poisoning - Chinese Folk Remedies - Cordyceps
... constipationLead poisoning - Chinese Folk Remedies - Hai Ge Fen
... constipationLead poisoning - Chinese Folk Remedies - Jin Bu Huan
... constipationLead poisoning - Chinese Folk Remedies - Po Ying Tan
... constipationLead poisoning - Chinese Folk Remedies - Rueda
... constipationLead poisoning - Folk Remedies
... constipationLead poisoning - Hispanic Folk Remedies - Alarcon
... constipationLead poisoning - Hispanic Folk Remedies - Azarcon
... constipationLead poisoning - Hispanic Folk Remedies - Coral
... constipationLead poisoning - Hispanic Folk Remedies - Greta
... constipationLead poisoning - Hispanic Folk Remedies - Liga
... constipationLead poisoning - Hispanic Folk Remedies - Luiga
... constipationLead poisoning - Hispanic Folk Remedies - Maria Luisa
... constipationLead poisoning - Indian Folk Remedies - Deshi Dewa
... constipationLead poisoning - Indian Folk Remedies - Kandu
... constipationLead poisoning - Indian Folk Remedies - Kohl
... constipationLead poisoning - Indian Folk Remedies - Kushta
... constipationLead poisoning - Indian Folk Remedies - Surma
... constipationLead poisoning - Iranian Folk Remedies - Bint Al Zahab
... constipationLead poisoning - Kuwait Folk Remedies - Bokhoor
... constipationLead poisoning - Loas Folk Remedies - Pay-loo-ah
... constipationLead poisoning - Mexican Folk Remedies - Alarcon
... constipationLead poisoning - Mexican Folk Remedies - Albayaidle
... constipationLead poisoning - Mexican Folk Remedies - Albayalde
... constipationLead poisoning - Mexican Folk Remedies - Azarcon
... constipationLead poisoning - Mexican Folk Remedies - Coral
... constipationLead poisoning - Mexican Folk Remedies - Greta
... constipationLead poisoning - Mexican Folk Remedies - Liga
... constipationLead poisoning - Mexican Folk Remedies - Luiga
... constipationLead poisoning - Mexican Folk Remedies - Maria Luisa
... constipationLead poisoning - Middle East Folk Remedies - Surma
... constipationLead poisoning - Middle Eastern Folk Remedies - Alkohl
... constipationLead poisoning - Middle Eastern Folk Remedies - Anzroot
... constipationLead poisoning - Middle Eastern Folk Remedies - Cebagin
... constipationLead poisoning - Middle Eastern Folk Remedies - Henna
... constipationLead poisoning - Middle Eastern Folk Remedies - Kohl
... constipationLead poisoning - Middle Eastern Folk Remedies - Saoot
... constipationLead poisoning - Pakistan Folk Remedies - Kohl
... constipationLead poisoning - Pakistan Folk Remedies - Kushta
... constipationLead poisoning - Pakistan Folk Remedies - Surma
... constipationLead poisoning - Pakistani eye cosmetics
... constipationLead poisoning - Saudi Arabian Folk Remedies - Al Murrah
... constipationLead poisoning - Saudi Arabian Folk Remedies - Bint Dahab
... constipationLead poisoning - Saudi Arabian Folk Remedies - Bokhoor
... constipationLead poisoning - Saudi Arabian Folk Remedies - Farouk
... constipationLead poisoning - Saudi Arabian Folk Remedies - Santrinj
... constipationLead poisoning - Saudi Folk Remedies - Traditional Saudi medicine
... constipationLead poisoning - Tamarind candy
... constipationLead poisoning - Tibetan Folk Remedies - Tibetan herbal vitamin
... constipationLeiomyomatosis of oesophagus, congenital cataract and hematuria
... constipationLeukemia, T-Cell
... constipationLichen sclerosis
... constipationLiga-induced lead poisoning
... constipationLightwood-Albright syndrome
... constipationLimbic encephalitis - neuromyotonia - hyperhidrosis - polyneuropathy
... constipationLuiga-induced lead poisoning
... constipationLymphoma, Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
... constipationLymphomatous thyroiditis
... constipationM
Malignant germ cell tumor
... constipationMaria Luisa-induced lead poisoning
... constipationMeconium plug syndrome
... constipationMedication related hypothyroidism
... ConstipationMegacolon
... constipationMegacystis microcolon - intestinal hypoperistalsis - hydronephrosis
... constipationMegacystis microcolon intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome
... constipationMegaduodenum and/or megacystis
... constipationMegaloblastic Anemia 1
... constipation or diarrheaMethadone overdose
... constipationMilk poisoning
... constipationMilk-Alkali syndrome
... constipationMitochondrial Parkinson's disease
... constipationMorphine overdose
... constipationMultiple endocrine neoplasia type 1
... constipationMultiple Myeloma
... constipationMultiple system atrophy
... constipationMyxedema
... constipationN
Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
... constipationNiemann-Pick disease
... chronic constipationO
Oak poisoning
... constipationObstipation
... constipationOccupational lead exposure - ammunition production
... constipationOccupational lead exposure - battery manufacturing
... constipationOccupational lead exposure - brass foundry
... constipationOccupational lead exposure - ceramic production
... constipationOccupational lead exposure - explosives production
... constipationOccupational lead exposure - furniture refinishing
... constipationOccupational lead exposure - lead glass factury
... constipationOccupational lead exposure - lead mine
... constipationOccupational lead exposure - lead smelting
... constipationOccupational lead exposure - painter
... constipationOccupational lead exposure - pottery making
... constipationOccupational lead exposure - radiator repair
... constipationOccupational lead exposure - ship building
... constipationOccupational lead exposure - ship repairing
... constipationOccupational lead exposure - smelting
... constipationOgilvie's syndrome
... constipationOpisthorchiasis
... constipationOrganophosphate insecticide poisoning
... tenesmusOvarian Cancer
... constipationOvarian epithelial cancer
... constipationP
Panhypopituitarism
... constipationParalytic ileus
... constipationParathyroid cancer, adult
... constipationParkinson disease 10 (PARK10)
... constipationParkinson disease 11 (PARK11)
... constipationParkinson disease 12 (PARK12)
... constipationParkinson disease 13 (PARK13)
... constipationParkinson disease 2, autosomal recessive juvenile (PARK2)
... constipationParkinson disease 3, autosomal dominant Lewy body (PARK3)
... constipationParkinson disease 4, autosomal dominant Lewy body (PARK4)
... constipationParkinson disease 5 (PARK5)
... constipationParkinson disease 6, autosomal recessive early-onset (PARK6)
... constipationParkinson disease 7, autosomal recessive early-onset (PARK7)
... constipationParkinson disease 8 (PARK8)
... constipationParkinson disease 9 (PARK9)
... constipationParkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1)
... constipationPay-loo-ah-induced lead poisoning
... constipationPelvic lipomatosis
... constipation, tenesmusPelvis conditions
... ConstipationPeripheral Neuropathy - Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction - Deafness
... constipationPernicious anemia
... constipationPheochromocytoma
... constipationPitt-Hopkins syndrome
... constipationPlant poisoning - Tetranortriterpene
... constipationPo Ying Tan-induced lead poisoning
... constipationPorphyria
... constipationPorphyria, Ala-D
... constipationPorphyria, hereditary coproporphyria
... constipationPost-infectious IBS
... TenesmusPostpartum hyperthyroidism
... ConstipationPostpartum hypothyroidism
... constipationPremenstrual syndrome
... constipationPrimary hypothyroidism
... ConstipationPrimary tubular proximal acidosis
... constipationProximal Renal Tubular Acidosis
... ConstipationProximal tubulopathy - diabetes mellitus - cerebellar ataxia
... constipationPseudoobstruction idiopathic intestinal
... constipationPsychiatric disorders associated Celiac Disease
... ConstipationPsyllium - adverse effects
... constipationPudendal nerve entrapment
... constipationR
Rectal cancer
... constipationRectal conditions
... Constipation, TenesmusRed Whelk poisoning
... constipationRefractory Celiac Disease
... ConstipationRenal Cell Carcinoma 2
... constipationRenal Cell Carcinoma 3
... constipationRenal Cell Carcinoma 4
... constipationRhabdomyosarcoma
... constipationRiedel syndrome
... constipationRueda-induced lead poisoning
... constipationRumination disorder
... constipationS
Sacral defect and anterior sacral meningocele
... chronic constipationSalmonella hirschfeldii infection
... constipationSalmonella paratyphi A infection
... constipationSalmonella schottmuelleri infection
... constipationSalmonella typhi infection
... constipationSantos-Mateus-Leal syndrome
... constipationSantrinj-induced lead poisoning
... constipationSaoot-induced lead poisoning
... constipationSeafood allergy
... constipationSecondary Bone Cancer
... constipationSecondary hypothyroidism
... ConstipationSelective Vitamin B12 malabsorption with Proteinuria
... constipation or diarrheaShigellosis
... tenesmus (straining at stool)Shprintzen-Goldberg syndrome
... constipationShy-Drager Syndrome
... chronic constipationSpastic pelvic floor syndrome
... constipationSpencer disease
... constipationSpinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress 1
... constipationSpira syndrome
... constipationStalker-Chitayat syndrome
... constipationStrongyloidiasis
... constipationSub clinical hypothyroidism
... ConstipationSurma-induced lead poisoning
... constipationSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 1
... ConstipationSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 10
... ConstipationSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 11
... ConstipationSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 12
... ConstipationSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 13
... ConstipationSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 2
... ConstipationSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 3
... ConstipationSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 4
... ConstipationSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 5
... ConstipationSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 6
... ConstipationSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 7
... ConstipationSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 8
... ConstipationSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 9
... ConstipationT
Tertiary hypothyroidism
... ConstipationThyroid agenesis
... constipationThyroid disorders
... constipationThyrotropin deficiency, isolated
... constipationToxic mushrooms - Renal toxic (orelline)
... constipationTurner syndrome associated Celiac Disease
... ConstipationType 1 diabetes related Celiac Disease
... ConstipationTyphoid fever
... constipationU
Urofacial syndrome
... ConstipationUterine prolapse
... constipationV
Variegate porphyria
... constipationVelocardiofacial syndrome
... chronic constipationVentral Hernia
... constipationVisceral myopathy familial external ophthalmoplegia
... constipationVisceral neuropathy - brain anomalies - facial dysmorphism - developmental delay
... chronic constipationVisceral neuropathy, familial, autosomal dominant
... constipationVitamin D - adverse effects
... constipationVitamin D toxicity
... constipationW
White snakeroot poisoning
... constipationWilliam's syndrome associated Celiac Disease
... ConstipationWinter Shortland Temple syndrome
... ConstipationX
X-linked alpha thalassemia mental retardation syndrome (ATR-X)
... constipationY
Yellow fever
... constipationYoung Simpson syndrome
... ConstipationZ
Zadik Barak Levin syndrome
... Constipation
Conditions listing complications: Constipation:
The following list of conditions
have 'Constipation' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear,
and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
B
Bulimia nervosa
... constipationC
Chemical poisoning - Mineral oil
... constipationConstipation
... fecal impactionCornelia de Lange syndrome 1
... constipationD
Deletion 5p
... chronic constipationDown Syndrome
... constipationE
Eating disorders
... constipationF
FG Syndrome
... constipationH
Hirschsprung's disease
... constipation, stool impactionI
Iron supplements - adverse effects
... fecal impactionM
Megacolon
... fecal impactionMegacystis microcolon - intestinal hypoperistalsis - hydronephrosis
... constipationP
Pregnancy
... ConstipationW
Williams Syndrome
... chronic constipation
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Causes of Constipation Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Constipation based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Constipation?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Constipation, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Classifications of Constipation:
Subtypes of Constipation:
Hard stool (3 causes), Fecal impaction (1 cause), Bowel infrequency (3 causes), Fecal straining (19 causes), Rectal tenesmus, Tenesmus (17 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Constipation:
Digestive symptoms (4528 causes), Bowel problems (2394 causes), Bowel movements (2189 causes), Stool symptoms (2307 causes), Abdominal symptoms (3192 causes)
Symptoms related to Constipation:
Fecal straining (19 causes), Bowel infrequency (3 causes), Dry stool, Appetitie, Laxatives, Fibre, Pregnancy (322 causes), Haemorrhoids, Crohns disease
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