Constipation
noun
A condition where it's hard to make bowel movements, or going to the bathroom less frequently than normal.
Bob went to the doctor because he's been suffering from constipation for a week.
Often appears as...
- suffer from constipation
- chronic constipation
noun
A condition where it's hard to make bowel movements, or going to the bathroom less frequently than normal.
Bob went to the doctor because he's been suffering from constipation for a week.
Often appears as...
- suffer from constipation
- chronic constipation
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Used mainly in medical or health-related discussions; not a casual topic.
During the health check-up, the patient discussed her constipation issue with the doctor.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitive Subject
Might be uncomfortable to discuss openly; use with discretion in social situations.
He hesitated before sharing his constipation problems at the dinner table.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Serious
Often not a severe issue, but can be used to describe a minor, temporary condition.
She jokingly blamed her bad mood on constipation.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Used mainly in medical or health-related discussions; not a casual topic.
During the health check-up, the patient discussed her constipation issue with the doctor.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitive Subject
Might be uncomfortable to discuss openly; use with discretion in social situations.
He hesitated before sharing his constipation problems at the dinner table.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Serious
Often not a severe issue, but can be used to describe a minor, temporary condition.
She jokingly blamed her bad mood on constipation.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Used mainly in medical or health-related discussions; not a casual topic.
During the health check-up, the patient discussed her constipation issue with the doctor.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitive Subject
Might be uncomfortable to discuss openly; use with discretion in social situations.
He hesitated before sharing his constipation problems at the dinner table.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Serious
Often not a severe issue, but can be used to describe a minor, temporary condition.
She jokingly blamed her bad mood on constipation.
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Jamie Heywood: The big...
and what interacts. Years after he's had these drugs, I learned that everything he did to manage his excess saliva, including some positive side effects that came from other drugs, were making his constipation worse. And if anyone's ever had severe constipation, and you don't understand how much of an impact that has on your life --
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What causes constipation?...
you can elevate your feet on a stool and lean forwards with a straight back, which straightens the anorectal angle and eases the passage of waste. Going a day without a bowel movement isn’t necessarily cause for alarm. But if you are experiencing chronic constipation, simple dietary and lifestyle changes, like fibrous vegetables,
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Hangout to Cause an...
the big cats ever since i was a child i pursued education in my life constipation i moved up to samburu 12 years ago to start working with lions so for me it's been a dream of mine since I was a child and I just persevered and
Video examples
Jamie Heywood: The big...
and what interacts. Years after he's had these drugs, I learned that everything he did to manage his excess saliva, including some positive side effects that came from other drugs, were making his constipation worse. And if anyone's ever had severe constipation, and you don't understand how much of an impact that has on your life --
Video examples
What causes constipation?...
you can elevate your feet on a stool and lean forwards with a straight back, which straightens the anorectal angle and eases the passage of waste. Going a day without a bowel movement isn’t necessarily cause for alarm. But if you are experiencing chronic constipation, simple dietary and lifestyle changes, like fibrous vegetables,
Video examples
Hangout to Cause an...
the big cats ever since i was a child i pursued education in my life constipation i moved up to samburu 12 years ago to start working with lions so for me it's been a dream of mine since I was a child and I just persevered and
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Quote examples
Mark Parker
American Businessman
At a big company, often size turns into constipation; it fogs the lens about what's really happening. Sometimes with size and success comes the notion that since we've done things to be successful, we have the formula and can institutionalize it. That can be death.
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Matt Stone
American Producer
It's the business of movies, it's the fights that go along with the level of budget, and more than anything, it's the creative constipation of having to live with one idea for two or three years. It's just not that fun.
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Greg Rutherford
British Athlete
The type of IBS I am prone to is the constipation type, where I get trapped wind and can get sharp painful spasms in my intestines as well as having sluggish bowels.
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Joe R. Lansdale
American Writer
Sometimes, if I don't write for a day or two, I get backed up - it's like constipation.
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Washington Irving
American Writer
I've had it with you and your emotional constipation!
Quote examples
Mark Parker
American Businessman
At a big company, often size turns into constipation; it fogs the lens about what's really happening. Sometimes with size and success comes the notion that since we've done things to be successful, we have the formula and can institutionalize it. That can be death.
Quote examples
Matt Stone
American Producer
It's the business of movies, it's the fights that go along with the level of budget, and more than anything, it's the creative constipation of having to live with one idea for two or three years. It's just not that fun.
Quote examples
Greg Rutherford
British Athlete
The type of IBS I am prone to is the constipation type, where I get trapped wind and can get sharp painful spasms in my intestines as well as having sluggish bowels.
Quote examples
Joe R. Lansdale
American Writer
Sometimes, if I don't write for a day or two, I get backed up - it's like constipation.
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Washington Irving
American Writer
I've had it with you and your emotional constipation!
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