21. Constipation Keeping Your Bowels Moving Smoothly Familydoctor. constipation Keeping Your Bowels Moving Smoothly. What is constipation?constipation do. Return to top. Tips on preventing constipation. http://familydoctor.org/x2761.xml

Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home Conditions A to Z Digestive Disorders Constipation What is constipation? How often should I have a bowel movement? What causes constipation? How is constipation treated? ... What if I've been using enemas or laxatives for a long time? Constipation: Keeping Your Bowels Moving Smoothly Printer-friendly version Email this article What is constipation? Constipation is when you have trouble having bowel movements. Your stools may be very hard, making them so difficult to pass that you have to strain. Or you may feel like you still need to have a bowel movement even after you've had one. Return to top How often should I have a bowel movement? Not everyone has bowel movements once a day. Don't believe ads that say you must have a daily bowel movement to be "regular." A normal range is generally 3 times a day to 3 times a week. You may be getting constipated if you begin to have bowel movements much less often than you usually do. Return to top Tips on preventing constipation Don't resist the urge to have a bowel movement. Set aside time to have a bowel movement. A good time may be after breakfast or any other meal.

22. EMedicine – Diverticulitis (Diverticulosis, Diverticular Disease) : Articl Article by Dr. Ahmed Sherif offers a clinical report on diverticulitis, a condition that often leads to abdominal pain and constipation. Learn common symptoms and research treatment options. http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic578.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Gastroenterology Diverticulitis Last Updated: June 17, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: diverticulum, diverticulosis, abdominal pain, chronic diverticular disease, diverticula, inflammation of diverticula, colon, abscess, peritonitis AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Ahmed Sherif, MD , Staff Physician, Department of Internal Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center Coauthor(s): Norvin Perez, MD , Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Consulting Staff, Department of Emergency Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center; David Greenwald, MD , Fellowship Program Director, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Editor(s): Waqar A Qureshi, MD

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Dr. Reddy's Pediatric Office on the Web TM Constipation What it is (and what it isn't) How to treat it Infants Older children ... Chronic Constipation What is constipation? Many of us think "constipation" means stools that are not as soft as usual. This isn't quite true: stool consistency changes all the time, depending on what and when we eat and drink and when and how often we have bowel movements. Strictly speaking, "constipation" refers to infrequent or incomplete bowel movements. We also use the term to refer to stools that are hard or difficult to pass. (Bear in mind that soft but bulky stools, like you have after eating high-fiber foods, can also be hard to pass.) diarrhea. On the other hand, there are also many things including certain other chemicals that can, so to speak, push water out of the stool, making the stool harder. Also, if the residue is minimal to begin with, chances are that the resulting stool will be much smaller and harder. Stool frequency, like stool consistency, also changes with what and when we eat and drink. Some people have 3-4 bowel movements each day, while others have one bowel movement every 3-4 days. Every 3-4 days may be perfectly normal for the latter, but awfully uncomfortable for other people. In practice, a constipated patient is one who has fewer or harder bowel movements than usual and who is physically uncomfortable because of it. How to treat it (and whether to treat it) Treating yourself or your child for constipation just because the bowel movements aren't as frequent as usual is pretty common, but it's also unnecessary and can get you into trouble. With older children and adults, you can prevent a lot of problems by adjusting the diet to increase the amount of residue, and many of the over-the-counter laxatives are nothing more than fiber supplements which produce increased residue.

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Get Going...Naturally With Fruit-Eze Pure Fruit Regularity Blend helps to establish regularity, avoid impactions, and most importantly, eliminate chronic laxative use. Place Order $29.00/5.25 lbs. 6-8 week Adult Supply Clinically Proven Doctor Recommended For the Whole Family Infants to centenarians, pregnant and nursing moms, diabetics, individuals taking prescription medications and those with a wide variety of chronic disorders 100% Pure Fruit... The Healthy Alternative 100% natural laxative alternative. It contains no medications and no medicinal herbs. No chemicals, no stimulants, not even senna. Regularity n. [L. regularis]: The comfortable (without straining) passage of well formed stools (not too hard, nor too soft) at least once every two to three days without the use of laxatives, assistive devices or other interventions.

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Constipation To understand constipation, you have to understand how the large intestine creates feces (stool). Food flows through the small intestine as a liquid mixture of digestive juices and the food you eat. By the time it reaches the large intestine, all the nutrients have been absorbed. The large intestine has one main function: to absorb water from the waste liquid, and turn it into a waste solid (stool). Common Causes Sometimes too much water is absorbed by the large intestine, leaving a very hard and dry stool that can't be passed without straining. That's constipation. Constipation itself is unpleasant enough, but when compounded by hemorrhoids created from straining, it can be miserable. Listed below are some common causes of constipation. Not drinking enough fluids. Your colon will absorb more water to prevent dehydration, resulting in dry, hard stools. Not having a bowel movement when you have the urge. This keeps stool in the colon longer, where more water is absorbed and stools get harder. Anything slowing movement of food through your colon increases your risk for constipation. Again, the longer it stays in, the harder it gets. Common factors slowing down the colon:

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28. Scoop On Poop FAQs on poop, synonyms for poop, pooping, diarrhea, constipation, and animal droppings; and a collection of poop folk rhymes. http://www.heptune.com/poop.html

The Scoop on Poop by Brenna E. Lorenz Reproduction of any part of site without express permission is strictly prohibited. Note: This is the original Scoop on Poop . There are several unauthorized, plagiarized versions out there that do not give credit to this page's author, and which are incomplete. Do not be fooled by imitations! Poop Photo Gallery! What is poop made of? About 3/4 of your average turd is made of water. Of course, this value is highly variable - the water content of diarrhea is much higher, and the amount of water in poop that has been retained (voluntarily or otherwise) is lower. Water is absorbed out of fecal material as it passes through the intestine, so the longer a turd resides inside before emerging, the drier it will be. Of the remaining portion of the turd, about 1/3 is composed of dead bacteria. These microcorpses come from the intestinal garden of microorganisms that assist us in the digestion of our food. Another 1/3 of the turd mass is made of stuff that we find indigestible, like cellulose, for instance. This indigestible material is called "fiber," and is useful in getting the turd to move along through the intestine, perhaps because it provides traction. The remaining portion of the turd is a mixture of fats such as cholesterol, inorganic salts like phosphates, live bacteria, dead cells and mucus from the lining of the intestine, and protein. Why does poop stink?

29. Constipation Symptoms, Causes, And Treatments Including Laxatives And An Approac constipation information symptoms, causes, treatments, how to evaluate,and a digestion support group. Read What is constipation? constipation http://www.medicinenet.com/Constipation/article.htm

MedicineNet Home Crohn's Disease Home > Constipation Advanced Search Printer-Friendly Format Add to Favorites Email to a Friend ... Next page Constipation Medical Author: Jay W. Marks, M.D. Medical Editor: Leslie J. Schoenfield, M.D., Ph.D. What is constipation? What causes constipation? How is constipation evaluated? ... Constipation At A Glance What is constipation? Constipation means different things to different people. For many people, it simply means infrequent stools. For others, however, constipation means hard stools, difficulty passing stools (straining), or a sense of incomplete emptying after a bowel movement. The cause of each of these "types" of constipation probably is different, and the approach to each should be tailored to the specific type of constipation. Constipation can also alternate with diarrhea . This pattern is more commonly considered as part of the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). At the extreme end of the constipation spectrum is fecal impaction, a condition in which stool hardens in the rectum and prevents the passage of any stool. The number of bowel movements generally decreases with age. Ninety-five percent of adults have bowel movements between three and 21 times per week, and this would be considered normal. The most common pattern is one bowel movement a day, but this pattern is seen in less than 50% of people. Moreover, most people are irregular and do not have bowel movements every day or the same number of bowel movements each day.

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31. Constipation constipation. What is constipation? constipation can occur at any age and theevaluation and treatment may be different depending on the child s age. http://www.pedisurg.com/PtEduc/Constipation.htm

CONSTIPATION What is constipation? Constipation is a very common problem in infants and children and is frequently seen by both pediatricians and family doctors. Most of the time, reassurance, dietary changes, and laxatives are effective treatment for both the patient and family. Constipation can occur at any age and the evaluation and treatment may be different depending on the child's age. The newborn infant should have his/her first stool within the first 24 hours after birth. Failure to pass stool by 48 hours of life may signify a more serious condition such as Hirschsprung's disease, meconium ileus due to cystic fibrosis, or hypothyroidism and further evaluation of the infant is needed. Constipation is usually diagnosed when an infant or child has hard stools or has difficulty stooling. This condition can be quite distressing for the family but is usually easy to treat. Infants are noted to strain excessively and have difficulty passing stools, even though their stools are of normal consistency. The difficulty in passing stool is thought to represent a delay in maturation of intestinal motility and is self-resolving; use of glycerin suppositories may be helpful. The frequency of bowel movements in infants varies considerably, and an infant who has soft, pain-free, but infrequent stools is not constipated and does not need further evaluation. As the child gets older, constipation can be due to a large number of factors including anal fissure, diet lacking in fiber and fluids, overuse of laxatives, family or behavior problems, and (rarely) ectopic anus. Constipation in children can also present, paradoxically, as watery diarrhea and incontinence due to overflow around impacted stool, a condition called encopresis.

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33. EMedicine - Constipation : Article By Dave Holson, MD, MPH constipation constipation is a symptom rather than a disease and is themost common digestive complaint in the United States. constipation. http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic111.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Gastrointestinal Constipation Last Updated: December 29, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: costiveness, hard stool, impaction, defecation, bowel movement, straining, defecation AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Dave Holson, MD, MPH , Educational Director, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine/Queens Hospital Center Dave Holson, MD, MPH, is a member of the following medical societies: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Editor(s): William Chiang, MD , Assistant Director, Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery/Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Bellevue Hospital Center; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD , Senior Pharmacy Editor, Pharmacy, eMedicine;

34. Encopresis In Children: Keep Kids Healthy Conditions Encopresis in children, or fecal soiling, is usually a complication of chronic constipation, and has similar treatments. http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/conditions/encopresis.html

Bookstore Site Map Contact Us Help ... What's New? Search this site: Advanced Search Free Newsletters Main Menu Useful Tools Index of Topics Pediatric Problems New! Parenting Tips Symptom Guide Nutrition Immunizations ... Web Links Online Resources What's New Reviews New! Growth Charts Online Forums Vaccine Schedule Baby Names Guide ... Pediatric News Newsletters: Subscribe to get free news, tips and updates. Recommend Us tell a friend about us or email this page to a friend Advertisement: Constipation Advertisement Constipation Related Links Constipation Nutrition Spina Bifida Main ... Diseases and Conditions Encopresis Related Articles Constipation Nutrition Spina Bifida Internet Links About Pediatrics Constipation Treatment Guide Fecal soiling occurs when children leak stool, usually involuntarily, into their underwear, after they have been potty trained. Although soiling can be from fecal incontinence secondary to an anatomic problem, such as an anal malformation, meningomyelocele, muscle diseases, or after anal surgery, it is most commonly due to encopresis Although encopresis occurs equally in boys and girls in younger children, by school age, it is much more common in boys.

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36. CONSTIPATION Search for. constipation. How do I know if my child is constipated? constipationrefers to child s diet. How do I treat constipation? The http://www.askdrsears.com/html/8/t081100.asp

Search for CONSTIPATION How do I know if my child is constipated? Constipation refers to the compactness of the stools and the difficulty passing them, not the frequency of bowel movements. The consistency and number of stools varies according to age and from baby to baby. Newborns have several stools a day that are soft and the consistency of seedy mustard, especially if breastfed. Formula-fed infants usually have fewer, firmer and darker stools. Once solid food enters the diet, the stools become more formed and less frequent, and some babies may have a bowel movement without difficulty only once every three days, but daily is preferable. To tell if your baby is constipated, look for the following signs: In a newborn, firm stools less than once a day with straining and difficulty passing them Dry, hard stools and pain on passing them Hard, pebble-like stools passed by a baby who strains during a bowel movement, drawing her legs up on her abdomen, grunting, and getting red-faced Streaks of blood along the outside of the stool Abdominal discomfort along with hard, infrequent stools

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Constipation in Children Complaints related to constipation or fecal soiling account for 3% of all outpatient visits and 10 to 25% of visits to gastroenterologists.The normal frequency of stooling ranges widely. Many people do not have a bowel movement on a daily basis and are not constipated. Ninety-five percent of preschool children have bowel movements every other day, every day, or two or three times a day. The average amount of the stool is 5 to 10 mg/kg/day. Transit time increases with age, which means that the frequency of stooling decreases as one gets older. Longer transit times are associated with harder, drier, stools that may lead to bleeding and subsequent withholding of stool. CLINICAL PRESENTATION Many infants and children who are constipated present with complaints of infrequent stooling. Some parents are concerned that facial grimacing and grunting during defecation are indicative of constipation in infants. Fecal soiling, which represents overflow incontinence, may also occur in some constipated children. About 60% of constipated children experience recurrent abdominal pain. Poor appetite and poor growth may also be noted secondary to maintenance of a sense of fullness from the feces-filled colon. Some children maintain a withholding posture, where they keep their legs clamped together in an effort to suppress the urge to defecate. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS LAB TEST AND IMAGING STUDIES If the history suggest hypothyroidism or infantile botulism appropriate studies should be ordered. Anorectal manometry may also be carried out by a gastroenterologists. Similar studies that monitor the peristaltic wave can be conducted to diagnose pseudo-obstruction. GI assessment may include the use of radiographic studies, including flat plates of the abdomen. Diagnostic radiographs using contrast material such as barium enemas help establish the diagnosis of imperforate anus and Hirschsprung’s disease. It is suggested that the barium enema be attempted without prior cleanout to better document the presence of a dilated, stool-filled rectum.

39. Welcome To Digestive Health & Nutrition Magazine Offers practical, upto-date news, tips, and treatment information for sufferers of digestive disorders, including colon cancer, constipation, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, GERD, heartburn, hepatitis, and lactose intolerance. http://www.dhn-online.org/

Subscribe online or by calling the toll free, Articles Archive Multimedia Library Upcoming Issues Place an Ad 70 million Americans deal with digestive disorders only one magazine does Features in Current Issue Travel Tips: Stay Healthy and Happy on Your Next Vacation By Beth Mottar By Erin Loughran Tim Conway uses humor to recover from a near fatal peptic ulcer episode. He also warns others about the dangers of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). By Jill Sklar Sample Articles Previous Issues March/April - 04 January/February - 04 November/December - 03 September/October - 03 July/August - 03 May/June - 03 March/April - 03 January/February - 03 The Home Page is supported in part by a grant from Procter and Gamble. Topics covered in every issue: For more articles, please visit our article archives . Or, subscribe today so you don't miss another issue filled with important information on digestive health and proper nutrition. Colon Cancer Constipation Diarrhea Heartburn ... Ulcers Departments Nuggets (view for free) Late breaking news about digestive health and nutrition.

40. The American Gastroenterological Association - Clinical Resources (Patient Broch constipation. constipation is the infrequent and difficult passage ofstool. What are Some Common Misconceptions About constipation? http://www.gastro.org/clinicalRes/brochures/constipation.html

Constipation What are Some Common Misconceptions About Constipation? What are Some of the Causes of Constipation? What Causes Constipation in Children? What Causes Constipation in Older Adults? ... Additional Reading Constipation is the infrequent and difficult passage of stool. The frequency of bowel movements among healthy people varies greatly, ranging from three movements a day to three a week. As a rule, if more than three days pass without a bowel movement, the intestinal contents may harden, and a person may have difficulty or even pain during elimination. Stool may harden and be painful to pass, however, even after shorter intervals between bowel movements. Straining during bowel movements or the feeling of incomplete evacuation may also be reported as constipation. What are Some Common Misconceptions About Constipation? Many false beliefs exist concerning proper bowel habits. One of these is that a bowel movement every day is necessary. Another common fallacy is that wastes stored in the body are absorbed and are dangerous to health or shorten the life span. These misconceptions have led to a marked overuse and abuse of laxatives. Every year, Americans spend $725 million on laxatives. Many are not needed and some are harmful. What are Some of the Causes of Constipation?

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