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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 | 11 | 1% |  |
| Fiber | 9 | 1% | |
| Miralax | 9 | 1% | |
| Docusate | 6 | 1% | |
| Metamucil | 5 | 1% | |
| Bisacodyl | 3 | 0% | |
| Glycerine suppositories | 2 | 0% | |
| Prune Juice | 2 | 0% | |
| Prunes | 2 | 0% | |
| FiberCon | 1 | 0% | |
| Flax Seed Oil capsules | 1 | 0% | |
| Magnesium Carbonate | 1 | 0% | |
| Milk of Magnesia | 1 | 0% | |
| motilium | 1 | 0% | |
| Polyethylene Glycol | 1 | 0% | |
| Ropinirole | 1 | 0% | |
| Senna | 1 | 0% | |
| Top Care Stool Softener | 1 | 0% | |
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | 1 | 0% | |
| Xellana Morning Life | 1 | 0% | |
| Yogurt with live cultures (Active, Dannon, Stoney Brown Cow) | 1 | 0% | |