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Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Constipation. |
Varicose veins in anus. |
See Hemorrhoids. |
Pain with bowel movements. |
Split in skin around anus. |
See Constipation. |
Occasional blood in stool. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Constipation. |
Adverse reaction or side |
Consult doctor about |
Use of prescription or non- |
effect of drug. |
prescription drug. |
prescription drug. |
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Discontinue use of non- |
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prescription drug. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Constipation. |
Inflammation of large |
See Diverticular |
Pain in lower abdomen within |
intestine. |
Disease. |
last week. |
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See Intestinal |
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Obstruction. |
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See Large Intestine |
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Cancer. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Chronic constipation. |
Disorder of muscle |
See Irritable Bowel |
Recurrent pain in lower |
contractions in colon. |
Syndrome. |
abdomen. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Constipation, plus 2 or more of |
Underactive thyroid gland. |
See Hypothyroidism. |
following: |
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Fatigue. |
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Unexplained weight gain. |
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Dry skin or hair. |
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Decreased tolerance to cold. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Chronic tendency toward |
Poor bowel reflexes. |
See Constipation. |
constipation. |
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Frequent suppression of urge |
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for bowel movement. |
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OR |
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Regular laxative use. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Constipation while dieting. |
Lack of adequate water or |
Include more fiber in your |
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fiber in diet. |
diet. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Chronic tendency toward |
Lack of adequate water or |
See Constipation. |
constipation. |
fiber in diet. |
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No other symptoms. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
In male, constant urge to have |
Rectum inflammation. |
See Proctitis. |
a bowel movement when little or |
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no stool present. |
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Rectal pain. |
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Cramping pain in lower |
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abdomen. |
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