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'''Constipation''' or '''irregularity''', is a condition of the [[digestive system]] where a person (or animal) experiences hard [[feces]] that are difficult to [[defecation|egest]]. It may be extremely painful, and in severe cases (''fecal impaction'') lead to symptoms of [[bowel obstruction]]. The term '''obstipation''' is used for severe constipation. Causes of constipation may be [[diet (nutrition)|dietary]], [[hormone|hormonal]], anatomical, a side effect of [[medication]]s (e.g. some [[analgesic|painkillers]]), or an illness or disorder. Treatments consist of changes in dietary and [[exercise]] habits, the use of laxatives, and other medical interventions depending on the underlying cause. | '''Constipation''' or '''irregularity''', is a condition of the [[digestive system]] where a person (or animal) experiences hard [[feces]] that are difficult to [[defecation|egest]]. It may be extremely painful, and in severe cases (''fecal impaction'') lead to symptoms of [[bowel obstruction]]. The term '''obstipation''' is used for severe constipation. Causes of constipation may be [[diet (nutrition)|dietary]], [[hormone|hormonal]], anatomical, a side effect of [[medication]]s (e.g. some [[analgesic|painkillers]]), or an illness or disorder. Treatments consist of changes in dietary and [[exercise]] habits, the use of laxatives, and other medical interventions depending on the underlying cause. | ||
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Overview
Constipation or irregularity, is a condition of the digestive system where a person (or animal) experiences hard feces that are difficult to egest. It may be extremely painful, and in severe cases (fecal impaction) lead to symptoms of bowel obstruction. The term obstipation is used for severe constipation. Causes of constipation may be dietary, hormonal, anatomical, a side effect of medications (e.g. some painkillers), or an illness or disorder. Treatments consist of changes in dietary and exercise habits, the use of laxatives, and other medical interventions depending on the underlying cause.