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2. Anismus - Wikipedia

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   Anismus is classified as a functional defecation disorder. It is also a type of rectal outlet obstruction (a functional outlet obstruction). Where anismus causes constipation, it is an example of functional constipation. Many authors describe an "obstructed defecation syndrome", of which anismus is a cause. [24]

3. Gastroparesis - Wikipedia

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   The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the wireless motility capsule (WMC) for the evaluation of gastric emptying as well as colonic transit time for individuals with suspected slow transit constipation. [42] The capsule is 26.8 mm long and 11.7 mm wide, and it contains three sensors for temperature, pH, and pressure. Once ingested ...

4. Constipation - Wikipedia

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   Constipation is more concerning when there is weight loss or anemia, blood is present in the stool, there is a history of inflammatory bowel disease or colon cancer in a person's family, or it is of new onset in someone who is older. [12] Treatment of constipation depends on the underlying cause and the duration that it has been present. [4]

5. Doctors Say These 12 Home Remedies for Constipation ... - AOL

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   7. Move more. You may notice that if you take a break from your exercise routine, you get more backed up. “A more sedentary state leads to more constipation,” says Dr. Mathur, who adds that ...

6. Neurogenic bowel dysfunction - Wikipedia

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   This means the nerve signals are interrupted and are slower. This causes muscle contractions to be irregular and fewer, resulting in an increased colon transit time. [12] The feces stay in the colon for a longer period of time, meaning that more water is absorbed. This leads to harder stools and therefore increases the symptoms of constipation.

7. How to Make Yourself Poop When You Need Fast Constipation Relief

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   2. Try a laxative. An osmotic (better known as a laxative) is a type of medication that draws water into your bowel to unblock you. Polyethylene glycol and bisacodyl are popular options.Again ...

8. Low-fiber/low-residue diet - Wikipedia

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   A low-residue diet is a diet intended to reduce certain constituents of the bowel, often with consequence for functional behaviour of the bowel.It may be prescribed for patients with ailments or functional gastrointestinal disorders mitigated by fewer and smaller bowel movements each day.

9. What causes childhood constipation — and does it ever ... - AOL

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   Functional constipation: This typically happens when kids hold back bowel movements or after they have a gastrointestinal infection. Many children with constipation have functional constipation ...