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CONSTIPATION (from
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Lat. constipare, to
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press closely together, whence also the
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adjective " costive ")  , the
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condition of
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body when the faeces are unduly retained, or there is difficulty in evacuation, tightness of the bowels (see
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DIGESTIVE
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ORGANS; and
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THERAPEUTICS) . It may be due to constitutional peculiarities, sedentary or irregular habits, improper
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diet, &c . The treatmentvaries with individual cases, according to the cause at
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work, laxatives, dieting,
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massage, &c., being prescribed .

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