Constipation
TopicHeard in 2 episodes across 2 shows since Jul 2026
Constipation is a common bowel dysfunction characterized by infrequent or difficult bowel movements, often resulting in hard and dry stool. Other symptoms may include abdominal pain, bloating, and a sensation of incomplete evacuation. It can lead to complications such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, or fecal impaction if left untreated.
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What experts have said about Constipation
6 statements · 4 negative · 2 neutral
Constipation means inadequate bowel emptying, not merely infrequent bowel movements.
“constipation is what happens when you're not adequately emptying your bowels”
Open the episode · Most Replayed Moment: Are You Really Gluten Intolerant? It Could Be This Instead!Listen at 2:31
Asymptomatic people who normally defecate every other day may not be constipated.
“They poop every other day. That's their normal. They feel fine. They don't have any gut symptoms. They don't have a constipation problem.”
Open the episode · Most Replayed Moment: Are You Really Gluten Intolerant? It Could Be This Instead!Listen at 2:56
Frequent bowel movements can coexist with incomplete emptying, bloating, and constipation.
“You might not still be fully emptying your bowels. Right. And so that. So that's an example of a person who can actually be struggling with bloating and constipation and not think because they're like, doc, I'm pooping three times a day.”
Open the episode · Most Replayed Moment: Are You Really Gluten Intolerant? It Could Be This Instead!Listen at 3:47
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