Synonyms for constipation
ˌkɒn stəˈpeɪ ʃəncon·sti·pa·tion

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1. constipation, irregularitynoun

   irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis

   Synonyms:
   abnormality, stultification, deadening, irregularity, geometrical irregularity, impairment, unregularity

2. stultification, constipation, impairment, deadeningnoun

   the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)

   Synonyms:
   harm, stultification, deadening, disablement, irregularity, handicap, impairment, damage, befooling, disability, deterioration

Matched Categories

1. • Degradation
   • Symptom

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. constipationnoun

   Synonyms:
   costiveness

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. constipationnoun

   Synonyms:
   costiveness, stegnosis

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:1.5 / 2 votes

1. constipation

   Synonyms:
   Obstipation (in part)

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1. Tamara Duker Freuman:

   But there's this popular idea that if you feel bloated or have a lot of gas, that you are over-represented by the' bad' disease-causing bacteria and have too little of the' good' bacteria... and that there is some sort of imbalance causing you to have excess gas or discomfort or constipation.

2. Cynthia Sass:

   Bloating can also be caused by constipation, if you’re not able to eliminate waste in the GI tract, you become 'backed up' so to speak, which can lead to a bloated look.

3. Jennifer Shu:

   In general, the time that I tend to recommend juice is if kids have constipation, and apple juice and prune juice can sometimes help with that.

4. Michael Gershon:

   Stress can alter gut secretions and slow or speed up digestion, causing problems like reflux, nausea, constipation or diarrhea.

5. Rachel Begun:

   While not a panacea for all digestive issues, eating more fiber can benefit many, particularly those experiencing constipation. Both soluble and insoluble fiber are important, but for those with constipation insoluble fiber helps to add bulk to the stool and accelerate bowelmovement.