Viewer Comments: Constipation in Adults - Symptoms
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Comment from: Female (Patient)
Published: October 24
I suffer from chronic constipation. My stool is very hard. If I don't move my bowel in a week, I will lose my appetite and my stomach begins to protrude. I have to take a laxative to feel completely empty. Related Reading: constipation
Comment from: kimmie, 25-34 Female
Published: February 22
I've been constipated for about 4-5 days. When I try to go, only small bits come out. Must Read Articles Related to Constipation in Adults
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I probably pass stools no more than twice a week. They are always hard and very large, as if feces just collects in my colon and I pass all of it at once. This is very painful.