Constipation

external

• Synonyms

  • Lack of bowel movement
  • Inability to open bowels
  • No stools

• Causes

  • Bowel obstruction
  • Decreased gut motility
  • Anorexia nervosa
  • Hirschsprung disease
  • Lead poisoning
  • Digoxin toxicity
  • Dorsal column lesion
  • Loperamide
  • Rett syndrome
  • Autonomic neuropathy
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Anticholinergic drug

• Effects

  • Abdominal distension
  • Straining at stool

• Parents

  • Precipitant of hepatic encephalopathy