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constipation

[kon-stuh-pey-shuhn] / ˌkɒn stəˈpeɪ ʃən /


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What appears to be appendicitis turns out to be severe constipation, a public announcement I’m sure his schoolmates will handle with grace and maturity.

From Salon Aug. 23, 2026

In people with constipation-predominant IBS, or in healthy individuals, further slowing intestinal movement could make constipation or related symptoms worse.

From Science Daily Jul. 30, 2026

In addition to using coffee enemas to treat cancer, the majority of users online report turning to them for constipation.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

“It’s not just colorectal cancer or constipation or diarrhea,” says Pasricha, author of the book, “You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 14, 2026

Herman E. Calloway said, “Sounds like a case of diarrhea of the mouth and constipation of the brain.”

From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis

I had no idea about things like the severe constipations, the bleeding gums or that my lasered moustache would come back.

From The Guardian Jun. 9, 2016

I had no idea about things like the severe constipations, the bleeding gums or that my lasered moustache would come back You’re the first comedian to make a special while pregnant.

From The Guardian Jun. 9, 2016




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