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constipation

constipation Constipation is infrequent or difficult passing of stool.

Constipation is infrequent or difficult passing of stool. It can be linked with many causes, including low fiber intake, emotional or nervous disturbances, structural or body-wide disorders, medication effects, and infections.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Constipation” (D003248).
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