constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən 
1
: abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of usually dry hardened feces
2
Examples of constipation in a Sentence
A side effect of the drug is constipation.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noah explained that the pills were medication that induced constipation.
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Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
Fiber can relieve constipation and keep bowel movements regular, but likely won’t improve other common side effects such as diarrhea or nausea.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 15 Mar. 2024
In my TikTok feed, a woman tries to end her three-day battle with constipation by chugging it straight from the bottle.
—Adam Markovitz, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
This means the treatment can trigger things like constipation, pain and nerve problems, diarrhea, skin changes, mood swings, mouth sores, and bruising and bleeding throughout each cycle, Dr. Avila says.
—Julia Sullivan, SELF, 25 Mar. 2024
Some people may experience side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting, itching, diarrhea, dizziness, and constipation when taking Rezdiffra.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 22 Mar. 2024
Some people use ginger to help with gastritis, constipation, and bloating.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 2024
Increasing fiber without adding adequate fluids can lead to more constipation, Qureshi said.
—Dua Aldasouqi, Health, 13 Mar. 2024
In addition to sleep benefits, experts say magnesium can also help with constipation, relaxation and anxiety, muscle recovery, and more.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2024
Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
Fiber can relieve constipation and keep bowel movements regular, but likely won’t improve other common side effects such as diarrhea or nausea.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 15 Mar. 2024
In my TikTok feed, a woman tries to end her three-day battle with constipation by chugging it straight from the bottle.
—Adam Markovitz, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
This means the treatment can trigger things like constipation, pain and nerve problems, diarrhea, skin changes, mood swings, mouth sores, and bruising and bleeding throughout each cycle, Dr. Avila says.
—Julia Sullivan, SELF, 25 Mar. 2024
Some people may experience side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting, itching, diarrhea, dizziness, and constipation when taking Rezdiffra.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 22 Mar. 2024
Some people use ginger to help with gastritis, constipation, and bloating.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 2024
Increasing fiber without adding adequate fluids can lead to more constipation, Qureshi said.
—Dua Aldasouqi, Health, 13 Mar. 2024
In addition to sleep benefits, experts say magnesium can also help with constipation, relaxation and anxiety, muscle recovery, and more.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2024
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constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən
: abnormally difficult or infrequent bowel movements
Medical Definition
constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən
: abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of dry hardened feces
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