Constipation

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Constipation and Certain Diseases

These disorders can slow the movement of stool through the colon, rectum, or anus causing constipation.

Neurological Disorders

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Parkinson's Disease (PD)
Chronic Idiopathic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
Stroke
Spinal Cord Injury

Metabolic and Endocrine Conditions

Diabetes - A condition in which a person has high blood sugar, also called hyperglycemia, because the body cannot use blood glucose, or blood sugar, for energy.
Hypothyroidism - When not enough thyroid hormone is made to meet the body's needs and many of the body's functions slow down. Also called underactive thyroid. Symptoms include weight gain, constipation, dry skin, and sensitivity to the cold.
Uremia
Hypercalcemia (HY-per-kal-SEE-mee-uh) - An abnormally high amount of calcium in the blood.
Poor glycemic control (glucose in the blood).

Systemic Disorders

osis
Lupus
Scleroderma - Some types of scleroderma lead to hard, tight skin, other types affect blood vessels and major organs, such as the heart, lungs, and kidneys.

References:
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
July 2007
digestive.niddk.nih.gov

Proton Pump Inhibitors

Nexium - Esomeprazole Aciphex - Rabeprazole Prevacid - Lansoprazole Prilosec - Omeprazole Prilosec OCT Protonix - Pantoprazole

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a tool that is used to determine if you are at a healthy weight, overweight, or obese, and whether your health is at risk due to your weight.
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GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease - GERD

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