Constipation
Infrequent or difficult evacuation of feces.
What is Constipation?
Constipation is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Constipation that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Constipation
The following conditions have been associated with Constipation. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
1p36 deletion syndrome
1p36 deletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
22q11.2 deletion syndrome
22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Acute adrenal insufficiency
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Acute intermittent porphyria
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Acute transverse myelitis
Acute transverse myelitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Addison disease
Addison disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Adiposis dolorosa
Adiposis dolorosa is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Adult-onset autosomal dominant leukodystrophy
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Alexander disease
Alexander disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Alobar holoprosencephaly
Alobar holoprosencephaly is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase deficiency
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Alternating hemiplegia of childhood
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Constipation is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.