Constipation Teaching 1247

Constipation

Taught that low back pain and headache may constitute as signs/symptoms of constipation.

Last updated November 13, 2017

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Taught that low back pain and rectal pressure may constitute as signs/symptoms of constipation.

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Taught that abdominal fullness and/or abdominal discomfort may constitute as signs/symptoms of constipation.