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Expert Video - How is chronic constipation different from occasional constipation?

Gastroenterologist Dr. Jeanetta Frye explains the difference between chronic constipation and occasional constipation (also called intermittent constipation). The main factor is how long-lasting the constipation is and when it occurs. Constipation due to travel or changes in diet is usually occasional.

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Section: Understanding Chronic Constipation
Animation - Understanding Chronic Constipation
Animation - Understanding Chronic Constipation
Slide Show - Understanding Chronic Constipation
Slide Show - Understanding Chronic Constipation
Other Chronic Constipation Animations
Animation - Diagnosing Chronic Constipation
Animation - Diagnosing Chronic Constipation
Animation - Managing and Treating Chronic Constipation
Animation - Managing and Treating Chronic Constipation
Expert Videos
What is chronic constipation and what causes it?
1. What is chronic constipation and what causes it?
What are the symptoms of chronic constipation?
2. What are the symptoms of chronic constipation?
What are the risk factors for chronic constipation?
3. What are the risk factors for chronic constipation?
How is chronic constipation different from occasional constipation?
4. How is chronic constipation different from occasional constipation?
Should I keep track of my chronic constipation symptoms?
5. Should I keep track of my chronic constipation symptoms?
Could chronic constipation be a sign of another condition?
6. Could chronic constipation be a sign of another condition?

Other Sections in this Module:

Diagnosing Chronic Constipation

Diagnosing Chronic Constipation

Managing and Treating Chronic Constipation

Managing and Treating Chronic Constipation

Advances in Chronic Constipation

Advances in Chronic Constipation

Other Modules:

IBS-C

Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C)

OIC

Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC)

Dyssynergic Defecation

Dyssynergic Defecation (DD)

Patient Stories

Patient Stories

 

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