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Constipation may be a sign for many
serious health problems. Is that true?
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Constipation may be a sign for many serious
health problems. Is that true?
qConstipation coupled with abdominal pain, nausea or
vomiting may indicate appendicitis and using
laxatives with appendicitis could cause the appendix to
rupture.
qRectal bleeding or sudden change in bowel habits that
persists for 2 weeks or more may indicate …………..
qColostomates or ileostomates should be referred to
physician
qConstipation in a patient following recent abdominal
surgery may indicate …………(lack of peristalsis).
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