How to Use constipation in a Sentence
constipation
noun- A side effect of the drug is constipation.
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Which kind of fiber is best for constipation?
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
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What’s the best way to eat your prunes to relieve constipation?
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 24 June 2025
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Talk to your healthcare provider about ways to treat your constipation.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 25 Jan. 2023
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The chemo pills cause a lot of nausea, and constipation.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
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Other drugs may cause constipation, even those that are over-the-counter.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2026
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And constipation might be from the type of iron found in the prenatal.
—Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 15 Apr. 2023
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Fiber-rich foods like beans, whole grains, legumes, and nuts can help prevent constipation in the first place.
—Sarah Klein, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
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Because junk food lacks fiber, eating too much of it could lead to constipation.
—Christy Brissette, charlotteobserver, 6 Mar. 2018
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In fact, constipation is a common sign there’s not enough fiber in your diet.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
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Prune juice—the universal sign of constipation—would be the heart of the drink.
—Shaina Loew-Banayan, Bon Appétit, 19 Sep. 2022
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The hardest thing after the surgery for me was the constipation.
—Meirav Devash, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
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Too little mucin means a drier and more constipation-prone colon.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
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Also, be sure to drink plenty of water with fiber-rich foods to avoid constipation.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 July 2025
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Without enough fluids, fiber-rich foods can lead to constipation.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026
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Kids also come to my office for tummy pain, constipation or poor growth.
—Naseem S. Miller, OrlandoSentinel.com, 30 May 2018
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This type of fiber helps move food through your digestive tract and prevents constipation.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
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Some of the ones that help with diarrhea also help with constipation.
—Beth Janes, Good Housekeeping, 11 May 2019
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Start with small amounts and drink plenty of water to help prevent constipation.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2025
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Type 1 looks like hard lumps or small pebbles, and suggests constipation.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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For some users, constipation eases as their system adapts.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
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To relieve constipation, drink prune juice in the morning.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 31 Mar. 2026
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Be sure to drink plenty of water to help prevent constipation.
—Christy Brissette, Washington Post, 12 June 2019
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The form of iron used is easily absorbed and doesn’t cause constipation.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Providing bulk to the stool, whole wheat can also help with constipation.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 28 Dec. 2025
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High in fiber, wheat berries promote bowel health and help prevent constipation.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2022
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Soluble fiber helps hydrate and add bulk to the stool, which can help prevent and treat constipation.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 16 Jan. 2026
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Worsening constipation or a need to sit on the toilet for a long time may also be a sign of cancer.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Videos claim the drinks helps with a range of issues including constipation and bloating.
—Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 13 June 2022
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What is less apparent is which comes first — the constipation or the chronic disease?
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 16 July 2024
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