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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.
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What we've learned
Symptom Severities
Treatments Patients Take For Constipation
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stool Softener | 16 | 12% |  |
| Miralax | 14 | 11% | |
| Acidophilus | 2 | 2% | |
| Amitiza | 2 | 2% | |
| Milk Thistle | 2 | 2% | |
| Benefiber Caplets | 1 | 1% | |
| Bisacodyl | 1 | 1% | |
| Cod Liver Oil | 1 | 1% | |
| Colon Clenz | 1 | 1% | |
| Docusate | 1 | 1% | |
| Domperidone | 1 | 1% | |
| FiberCon | 1 | 1% | |
| Fleet Enema | 1 | 1% | |
| Glycerin Suppository | 1 | 1% | |
| Magnesium Citrate | 1 | 1% | |
| Mona Vie | 1 | 1% | |
| Papaya Enzymes | 1 | 1% | |
| Psyllium Husk | 1 | 1% | |
| Vitamin C Slow Release | 1 | 1% | |