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Why is constipation an important topic?

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Constipation is one of those topics few people like to talk about, but those who suffer from the condition know it can be both painful and frustrating. Almost everyone suffers from constipation at some time. Studies show up to 16 percent of women in the United States meet symptom criteria for chronic constipation. Moreover, people tend to suffer with the condition for a long time. In one study, 45 percent of individuals with constipation reported having the condition for five years or more.
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What is constipation?

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Generally if a person has three or fewer bowel movements in a week and when they do the stools are hard and dry, they are defined as constipated. Physically you may feel sluggish and full and your stools are difficult or even somewhat painful to pass. Conversely, some people are of the idea that they should complete a bowel movement daily. This isn't necessarily true because each person's metabolism, diet, and lifestyle is quite different.
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Is this an important topic?

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This question probes whether one or more important sides to the event or issue are missing or given less space than they deserve. In general, the more perspectives a story includes, the fuller the picture of reality it provides. Note that most news stories only have room for the core arguments each side makes, rather than their complete point of view.
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What can I do to relieve constipation?

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middot; As many as half of all pregnant women have problems with constipation. One of the reasons for this may be the change in hormones during pregnancy that cause slowing of food movement through the digestive tract. middot; Other causes may be inadequate fluid intake or insufficient fiber in the diet. Sometimes iron supplements may cause constipation. During the last part of pregnancy, pressure on the rectum from your uterus may add to the problem.
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Many people find that the beneficial intestinal flora in ThreeLac? helps regulate their bowels. But people with a tendency toward constipation should be aware that when Candida die-off begins, it could cause constipation. We recommend that you take a fiber supplement product just before and during the first few days while ThreeLac? is ridding your body of Candida Yeast. Drink plenty of water.
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What is IBS with constipation?

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A common form of IBS is IBS with constipation. Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation is characterized by abdominal discomfort or pain, bloating, and constipation as the primary bowel symptom. Approximately 6 million women in the U.S. suffer from IBS with constipation.
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Will I suffer from constipation?

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There may be some reduction in the volume of your stools. That's normal after a decrease in food intake, because you eat less fiber. This should not cause severe problems. If difficulties do arise, check with your doctor. He or she may suggest you take a mild laxative and drink plenty of water for a while. Drinking plenty of water is a good idea, anyway. Your needs will vary, but you should drink at least 6-8 glasses of water a day.
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Is this topic for you?

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Anorexia is one of the most common eating disorders. If you would like information about other eating disorders, see the topics Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder.
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This topic is for people who have been diagnosed with breast cancer for the first time. If you are looking for information on breast cancer that has spread or come back after treatment, see the topic Breast Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent.
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The Miyazaki Mailing List - FAQ
stated in the Overview, this mailing list is for discussion of the films, studio, and colleagues of Hayao Miyazaki, a writer, director, and producer of Japanese animated films. What is off-topic, and why? Anything that is not on-topic, especially: Fan subtitles - legality, quality, and availability Discussions of fan subtitles quickly become arguments about the legality, relative quality, and availability of fansubs. This topic is too broad in scope to be properly debated on this mailing list.
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Constipation What is it , Causes, Treatment, Old myths, Medi...
Hard, dry stools that are difficult to pass in a bowel movement, or having fewer than three bowel movements per week. Constipation is a condition in which too much water is absorbed from the large intestine back into the bloodstream, leaving the faeces dry, hard and difficult to expel. This can be caused by a lack of fibre in the diet (fibre holds water, preventing the faeces becoming too hard).
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Can constipation be serious?

Constipation What is it , Causes, Treatment, Old myths, Medi...
Constipation is passage of small amounts of hard, dry bowel movements, usually fewer than three times a week. People who are constipated may find it difficult and painful to have a bowel movement. Other symptoms of constipation include feeling bloated, uncomfortable, and sluggish. Many people think they are constipated when, in fact, their bowel movements are regular. For example, some people believe they are constipated, or irregular, if they do not have a bowel movement every day.
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Zone Diet FAQ
Constipation is sometimes a temporary result of the release of arachidonic acid from the adipose tissue that comes with initial fat loss. To resolve this problem you will need to add more fish oil to your diet. Also, make sure you stay in the zone and keep your insulin levels stable.
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FAQs About MiraLAX® and Constipation
Constipation occurs when a person's bowel movements become difficult or when they happen less frequently than normal.
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Pain medication can sometimes cause constipation. You can purchase Milk of Magnesia over the counter and follow instructions on the bottle.
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This is really important, but it's not technically on-topic! What do I do?

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If your posting isn't SPAM, advertising, etc., but will be of interest to most readers of the group, please begin your subject line with "OT" to signify off-topic.
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Why has mold become such an especially important health topic?

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Allergies and asthma rates are increasing dramatically, and the medical and scientific community is learning more and more about the role of molds on health. It is estimated that 25% of all children and up to 10% of adults are allergic to molds such as Aspergillus, Penicillium and Stachybotrys. The number may be higher. A 1999 Mayo Clinic study found that 96% of the sinusitis cases studied involved mold/fungal infections.
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Self Healing Cleansing - Detox Fasting - Holistic Health Eva...
It is a form of self-poisoning which happens when the toxins from putrefied fecal materials are absorbed from the digestive tract and carried to the circulatory and lymphatic systems; and settles into the tissues, creating many disease states including autoimmune disorders.
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Is constipation dangerous?

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Many people experience temporary constipation in certain situations, e.g. in an unfamiliar environment or when daily life is hectic and stressful. This sort of situational constipation is not dangerous, although it is unpleasant, since feeling overfull and having a bloated belly will affect our sense of well-being. Relief can be had by maintaining a high-roughage diet, drinking plenty of fluids or taking Duphalac® .
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What causes IBS with constipation?

Talk IBS - Frequently Asked Questions
Contrary to what many people think, IBS is not caused by stress or eating habits. Until recently, the cause of IBS has been poorly understood and under-appreciated. However, in recent years, new research has yielded a better understanding of the cause of IBS. People who suffer from the abdominal discomfort or pain, bloating, and constipation of IBS may have a digestive system that may be more sensitive or work more slowly than it should.
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