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📋Overview
Constipation is a common gastrointestinal condition characterized by infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stools. It is defined by stool frequency less than three times per week, hard or lumpy stools, or a sensation of incomplete evacuation. Constipation is a symptom rather than a disease and can be acute or chronic. It is recognized under modern terminology as functional constipation or secondary constipation depending on cause.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0009806ICD-10-CM
K59.0K59.00
MeSH
D003248
SNOMED CT (US)
14760008
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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