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Constipation Symptom Report

Individuals may experience constipation as a result of immobility, leg weakness, changes in diet (less fiber), or a decrease in drinking fluids. Constipation is defined not only by how frequently you move your bowels, but also by whether the stools are hard, dry or difficult to pass. Read more...Click to read more below


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Symptom Severities

Constipation severity pie chart

Treatments Patients Take For Constipation

Treatments Patients Take For Constipation
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
7 7% Polyethylene Glycol 3350: 7%
6 6% Senna: 6%
1 1% Metamucil: 1%
1 1% Stool Softener: 1%

Report created on November 21, 2009.