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'''Constipation''' is difficulty or inability to pass stools.  Patients with severe constipation should see a doctor.  If there is no underlying illness increasing the amount of [[fruit]], [[vegetable]]s, or other things rich in [[fiber]] in a diet is better than taking laxatives.

'''Constipation''' is difficulty or inability to defecate.  While occasional irregularity is commonplace, individuals with severe constipation should see a doctor.  If there is no underlying illness, then having a diet with a healthy consumption of [[fruit]]s, [[vegetable]]s, or other things rich in [[fiber]] is better than taking laxatives.  People with underlying illness need advice from doctors or nurses.

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