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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

GLP-1 drugs can cause gastrointestinal side-effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation.

From Science Daily Jul. 8, 2026

Other symptoms include constipation, drooping eyelids, sluggish pupils and a weak cry.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 14, 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

Most people think stammering and stuttering are the same but they're as different as diarrhea and constipation.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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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