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title: "Constipation: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment"
description: "Constipation is hard, infrequent stools from slow bowel movement or dehydration. Get clear causes, red flags, and care options—no referral."
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last-updated: 2026-08-22
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# Constipation: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

> Constipation is hard, infrequent stools from slow bowel movement or dehydration. Get clear causes, red flags, and care options—no referral.

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