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ConditionName
Functional constipation
ConditionDescription
Symptoms
RLQ; LLQ pain; Changes in diet (such as decreased fluid intake; low-fiber diet; and/or constipating foods); Drugs that slow the bowels; Disordered defecation; Laxative overuse;
PhysicalFindings
Palpable mass;
ClinicalTests
RiskFactors
IsRedFlag
IsNPLEX
Consequence
ProgressionFromCondition
TreatmentOptions
High-fiber diet, increased water intake, and exercise.
PharmOptions
WebLink
https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/symptoms-of-gastrointestinal-disorders/constipation?query=constipation
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