| What I Need to Know About Constipation Contributor(s): Health, National Institutes of (Author), Kidney Diseases, National Institute of D (Author), Human Services, U. S. Depart (Author) |
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ISBN: 1478303921 ISBN-13: 9781478303923 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $11.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2012 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Diseases - Medical | Reference |
| Physical Information: 0.05" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.10 lbs) 24 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Constipation means different things to different people. You may have constipation if you have three or fewer bowel movements in a week or if stool is hard, dry, painful, or difficult to pass. Some people with constipation lack energy and feel full or bloated. Some people think they have constipation if they don't have a bowel movement every day. However, bowel habits are different for everyone. The foods you eat, how much you exercise, and other factors can affect your bowel habits. At one time or another, almost everyone gets constipated. In most cases, it lasts for only a short time and is not serious. When you understand what causes constipation, you can take steps to prevent it. This publication by the National Institutes of Health (Publication No. 09-4157) provides information on the causes and treatments for constipation. |