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Constipation leads to a bloated, uncomfortable feeling in the abdomen, to headaches and lethargy. These symptoms were once thought to be due to absorption of toxic products from the bowel. Experiments have shown that these symptoms are due only to distension of the bowel and not to any ‘poisoning’.

There are many causes of constipation. Some may be normal or physiological, such as from dehydration, from starvation or from a low or non-residue diet.

Local disease of the bowel, such as cancer or diverticulitis, may cause obstruction and so constipation.

General disease elsewhere may affect the bowel. When the thyroid gland is under-active (myxoede-ma) all the body functions slow down. Drugs may be a common cause of slowing down of the bowel activity. Opium and all its derivatives, including codeine, are constipating.

Prolonged immobility, from confinement to bed or a long car or plane trip, can be a cause. Constipation may also result from depression.

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