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Constipation: eMedicine Gastroenterology

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Overview: Constipation is a common symptom, but it often remains unrecognized until the patient develops sequelae, such as anorectal disorders or diverticular disease. Several definitions of constipation have been proposed based on stool frequency in different populations. ...

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Tags: Gastroenterology, Constipation, Diverticular Disease, Disease and Condition

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