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1. Constipation : Prevention
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Avoiding constipation altogether is easier than treating it, but involves the same lifestyle measures: Eat lots of fiber; Drink plenty of fluids each day (at least 8 glasses of water per day; Exercise regularly; Go to the bathroom when you have th...• Reviewer: Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
2. Constipation : Prevention
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Most Americans consume between 11-18 grams of fiber a day. Consumption of 30 grams of fiber and between 6-8 glasses of water each day can generally prevent constipation, and 35 grams of fiber a day (an amount equal to five servings of fruits and v...• Author: Kathleen Wright, Teresa G. Odle Expand your search to include all of U.S. News
3. Constipation - Prevention -- Mayo Clinic
Otherwise, fiber supplements may cause constipation or make constipation worse. Habitual use can damage your bowels and make constipation worse. Constipation during pregnancy: Are stool softeners safe? http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?objectid=2D434692-F005-495C-A5EB2AFBD98CA2...
4. Constipation -- Information from Harvard Medical School
In constipation, bowel movements either occur less often than expected or the stool is hard, dry and difficult to pass. Call your doctor for advice if constipation continues, or if you need laxatives more than two or three times per week to help... http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/9757.html#prevent
5. Constipation: Prevention and Treatment -- Information from the Merck Manual
Dyschezia is difficulty in defecating caused by an inability to control the pelvic and anal muscles. Slowed transit of stool allows the large intestine to pull more water from the stool, resulting in the hard, dry stools and associated difficult... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec09/ch129/ch129b.html#sec09-ch129-ch129b-674 |
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