Symptoms of Constipation

Pimples and acne are symptoms of constipation for some people

*Less than 3 bowel movements (BM) a week.

*Hard stools.

*Dry stools.

*Loose stools.

*Small/big stools.

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*Excessive straining during BM.

*Sensing rectal blockage.

*Feeling of incomplete evacuation after a BM.

*Manual manipulation is needed to induce a BM. E.g. Hmm you have to use your finger to... :-)

*Abdominal bloating.

*Abdominal pain.

*Sluggishness.

*Shoulder pain.

*Loss of sleep.

*Loss of appetite.

*Discomfort.

*Coated tongue.

*Bad breath.

When it's chronic constipation:

* You're constipated for more than 3 weeks.

When it's severe constipation:

*Nausea

*Vomit

*Weight loss

In young children, they may:

*cross legs.

*clench buttocks.

*rock.

*squat

*turn red face.

*be reluctant to poo.

*soil their underclothes.

*diarrhea seeping through the blocked stool.

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