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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Chronic constipation
  1. Hemorrhoids (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... on the toilet for long periods of time. Chronic constipation or diarrhea. A low-fiber diet. Weakening of ...
  2. Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... t cause symptoms. But some people can have chronic symptoms such as: Bloating Constipation or diarrhea Cramping or painin the lower abdomen ( ...
  3. Celiac Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Bloating (feeling fullness or swelling in your belly) Chronic (long-term) diarrhea or greasy, bulky, unusually bad-smelling stool (poop) Constipation Gas Lactose intolerance because of damage to the ...
  4. Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... conditions like cancer. Some providers prescribe them for chronic pain. What are the side effects and risks of opioids? Opioids can cause side effects such as drowsiness, mental fog, nausea, and constipation. They may also cause slowed breathing, which can ...
  5. Hypothyroidism (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... disease that affects the joints Have lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease What are the symptoms of ... skin Dry, thinning hair Decreased sweating Heavy ...
  6. Colorectal Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Lynch syndrome (hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer). Having chronic ulcerative colitis or Crohn disease for 8 years ... more than a few days, such as: Diarrhea Constipation Feeling that the bowel does not empty completely ...
  7. Peripheral Nerve Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... too much or too little Vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation Problems with urination or sexual function Symptoms may ...
  8. Vitamin D Deficiency (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... harder to absorb enough vitamin D. People with chronic kidney or liver disease, which can affect your ... of toxicity include nausea and vomiting, poor appetite, constipation, weakness, and weight loss. Very high levels of ...