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  2. The best 16 foods to relieve constipation fast ... - AOL

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    Diet can help with constipation, eating more fiber and fewer high-fat foods. These are the most effective foods at relieving constipation, a dietitian says. The best 16 foods to relieve ...

  3. Constipation - Wikipedia

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    The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) break constipation in adults into two categories: chronic constipation of unknown cause, and constipation due to opiates. [44] In chronic constipation of unknown cause, the main treatment involves the increased intake of water and fiber (either dietary or as supplements). [18]

  4. Psidium friedrichsthalianum - Wikipedia

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    Psidium friedrichsthalianum, the Costa Rican guava or cas, is a species of guava found mostly in Costa Rica but also grown in Guatemala, Nicaragua and other Central American countries. It can be found in Nicaragua as "guava juice" or "fresco de guava". This fruit is commonly used to prepare a sour and refreshing drink.

  5. Volvulus - Wikipedia

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    Volvulus causes severe pain and progressive injury to the intestinal wall, with accumulation of gas and fluid in the portion of the bowel obstructed. [11] Ultimately, this can result in necrosis of the affected intestinal wall, acidosis, and death. This is known as a closed-loop obstruction because there exists an isolated ("closed") loop of bowel.

  6. Bowel obstruction - Wikipedia

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    Depending on the level of obstruction, bowel obstruction can present with abdominal pain, abdominal distension, and constipation.Bowel obstruction may be complicated by dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities due to vomiting; respiratory compromise from pressure on the diaphragm by a distended abdomen, or aspiration of vomitus; bowel ischemia or perforation from prolonged distension or ...

  7. Guava - Wikipedia

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    Guava is a snack in Cuba as pastelitos de guayaba; and in Taiwan, sold on many street corners and night markets during hot weather, accompanied by packets of dried plum powder mixed with sugar and salt for dipping. In east Asia, guava is commonly eaten with sweet and sour dried plum powder mixtures. Guava juice is consumed in many countries.

  8. Psidium guajava - Wikipedia

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    Psidium guajava, the common guava, [2] yellow guava, [2] lemon guava, [2] or apple guava is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central America and South America. [2] It is easily pollinated by insects; when cultivated, it is pollinated mainly by the common honey bee, Apis mellifera .

  9. Fecal impaction - Wikipedia

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    Hypothyroidism can also cause chronic constipation because of sluggish, slower, or weaker colon contractions. Iron supplements or increased blood calcium levels are also potential causes. Spinal cord injury is a common cause of constipation, due to ileus. [citation needed]