constipation

noun

con·sti·pa·tion ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən

: abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of usually dry hardened feces

: stultification

Examples of constipation in a Sentence

A side effect of the drug is constipation.

Recent Examples on the Web Bloating, nausea, headaches, and constipation are all common during the approximately two-week process of hormonal stimulation and usually subside within days following the retrieval procedure. —

Paige Stables, Allure, 16 Nov. 2023 The best foods for bloating include kiwi, which helps to speed up stomach emptying and therefore helps prevent and/or treat bloating and constipation, as well as foods that contain probiotics. —

Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2023 Improve Digestive Health As Schachter shares, oatmeal’s fiber content supports healthy digestion and may prevent constipation. —

Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 30 Aug. 2023 In studies, the main side effects were gastrointestinal issues like nausea, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea. —

Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Nov. 2023 Staying hydrated can also help to stimulate digestion and prevent bloating and constipation, DeChatelets says. —

Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2023 Psyllium husk might also help lower cholesterol, Yancy said, and can be used in people who have both diarrhea and constipation. —

Julia Landwehr, Health, 28 Sep. 2023 That can set the stage for constipation, which can contribute to that bloated feeling. —

Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 31 Aug. 2023 What This Means For You Stool softeners and laxatives can both ease constipation but have different uses. —

Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2023 See More

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