Constipation is having fewer than three bowel movements a week.
Constipation: A common issue that can become chronic | | Nearly everyone deals with constipation at one time or another. Defined as having fewer than three bowel movements a week, constipation is common. Chronic constipation is infrequent bowel movements or difficult passage of stools that persists for several weeks or longer. | Read more |
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Mouse gut microbiome and cancer in humans | A study of the mouse gut microbiome may shed light on how cancerous tumors develop and progress in humans. | Read more |
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Patient education classes | Virtual patient education classes will continue to be the primary mode of delivery. Classes are free and available to current Mayo Clinic patients. | Learn more |
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Can you imagine a world without Mayo Clinic? | Learn more about the difference benefactor support makes. | Read more |
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| Book excerpt: Do you have celiac disease? | Find out more in this excerpt that exposes ten common myths about celiac disease. | Read excerpt |
| Weight management blog | Get tips, recipes and information from Mayo Clinic experts to help you create a healthier lifestyle and, if applicable, lose weight. | Read more |
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