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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Acute constipation
  1. Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... painin the lower abdomen (belly) Diverticulitis may cause acute symptoms such as: Abdominal pain, most often in the lower left side of your abdomen Constipation or diarrhea Fevers and chills Nausea or vomiting ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/diverticulosisanddiverticulitis.html - Health Topics
  2. Porphyria (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... to sunlight. The nervous system type is called acute porphyria. Symptoms include pain in the chest, abdomen, limbs, or back; muscle numbness, tingling, paralysis, or cramping; vomiting; constipation; and personality changes or mental disorders. These symptoms ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/porphyria.html - Health Topics
  3. Intestinal Obstruction (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Swelling of the abdomen Inability to pass gas Constipation A complete intestinal obstruction is a medical emergency. It often requires surgery. NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    https://medlineplus.gov/intestinalobstruction.html - Health Topics
  4. Enlarged Prostate (BPH) (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... increases your chance of developing serious conditions, including: Acute urinary retention. With this condition, you suddenly can't urinate at all. This a medical emergency. Acute urinary retention is common in older males and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/enlargedprostatebph.html - Health Topics