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Results 1 - 10 of 50 for Chronic constipation
  1. Bowel incontinence 
    Reasons people have bowel incontinence include: Ongoing (chronic) constipation. This causes the anal muscles and intestines to stretch and weaken, leading to diarrhea and stool leakage. Fecal impaction . It is most often ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003135.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Encopresis 
    ... that may increase the risk of encopresis include: Chronic constipation Low socioeconomic status Encopresis is much more common ... making and keeping friends. Other complications may include: Chronic constipation Urinary incontinence
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001570.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Fecal impaction 
    ... long time. You are at more risk for chronic constipation and fecal impaction if: You do not move ... episodes of watery diarrhea in someone who has chronic (long-term) constipation Rectal bleeding Small, semi-formed stools Straining when ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000230.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Femoral hernia 
    ... contribute to the development of a hernia include: Chronic constipation Chronic cough Heavy lifting Obesity Straining to urinate because ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001136.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Hernia 
    ... may lead to a hernia, including: Long-term (chronic) constipation and pushing hard (straining) to have a bowel movement Chronic coughing or sneezing Cystic fibrosis Enlarged prostate , straining ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000960.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Down syndrome 
    ... problems and risk of hip dislocation Long-term (chronic) constipation problems Sleep apnea (because the mouth, throat, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000997.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Calcium carbonate with magnesium overdose 
    ... calcium carbonate and magnesium include: Bone pain (from chronic overuse) Constipation Decreased reflexes Diarrhea Dry mouth Irregular heartbeat Poor ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002539.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Food label guide for whole wheat bread (image) 
    ... Fiber helps to reduce the risk for some chronic diseases such as constipation, hemorrhoids and diverticulosis. Fiber is also linked to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19343.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Rectal prolapse 
    ... rectum and uterus Prolapse of the small intestine Constipation Diarrhea Chronic coughing and sneezing A prolapse can be partial ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001132.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Palliative care - shortness of breath 
    ... infections, like pneumonia or bronchitis Lung illness, like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Problems with the heart, kidneys, or liver Anemia Constipation With serious illnesses or at the end of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000471.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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