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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.
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What we've learned
Symptom Severities
Treatments Patients Take For Constipation
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyethylene Glycol 3350 | 15 | 1% |  |
| Stool Softener | 14 | 1% | |
| Fiber | 13 | 1% | |
| Docusate | 8 | 1% | |
| Prunes | 7 | 1% | |
| Bisacodyl | 5 | 0% | |
| Metamucil | 4 | 0% | |
| Amitiza | 3 | 0% | |
| Glycerine suppositories | 3 | 0% | |
| High fiber diet | 3 | 0% | |
| Psyllium Husk | 3 | 0% | |
| Magnesium Carbonate | 2 | 0% | |
| Milk of Magnesia | 2 | 0% | |
| Probiotics | 2 | 0% | |
| Prune Juice | 2 | 0% | |
| Senna | 2 | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 2 | 0% | |
| Align Probiotic | 1 | 0% | |
| Bran, applesauce, prune juice | 1 | 0% | |
| Domperidone | 1 | 0% | |
| FiberCon | 1 | 0% | |
| Flax Seed Oil capsules | 1 | 0% | |
| Lactulose | 1 | 0% | |
| Polyethylene glycol 3350 NF | 1 | 0% | |
| Ropinirole | 1 | 0% | |
| Senokot-S | 1 | 0% | |
| Top Care Stool Softener | 1 | 0% | |
| Xellana Morning Life | 1 | 0% | |
Report created on November 07, 2009.