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STRAINING TO ELIMINATEWHAT DOES IT MEAN? WHAT'S CAUSING IT? WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Written by John Immel,
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Written by John Immel,
Are you prone to a problem with 'Straining to eliminate'?
Straining could results from hard, dry stools (Vata). Or, inflammation of the intestines (Pitta) and lack of muscle tone in the terminal colon. Excess mucus could prevent elimination of stool (Kapha).
Straining could cause prolapse of the rectum and hemorrhoids. Instead, press the acupressure / marma point halfway between the tip of the tail-bone and the anus. This will facilitate removal of stool stuck in the rectum. Ashwini mudra and mula bandha will also help you strengthen the musculature in this reason. Massage the digestive tract. Additionally, massage behind the pubic bone.
WHAT HAS ALREADY HELPED YOU HEAL STRAINING TO ELIMINATE?Improve the accuracy of your recommendations by letting us know what is working.DIET REMEDIES FOR 'STRAINING TO ELIMINATE'RootsBeets ,  How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Carrot How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Beans-LegumesBlack Beans , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Mung Bean How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Nuts-SeedsChia Seeds , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Flax Seed How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. FruitsFigs , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Lemon , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Mango , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Peaches , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Tamarind How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. SpicesSalt (Mineral Salt) How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. HERBS & PRODUCTS FOR 'STRAINING TO ELIMINATE'POOP TIPS DISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat a medical condition. It is not a substitute for medical care. Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine. HOW DOES AYURVEDA HEAL 'STRAINING TO ELIMINATE'?AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTSAccording to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Straining to eliminate'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced. Symptoms Tell A Story The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & biocharacteristics. If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.
To learn more about the symbols above, click on them. Are you prone to a problem with 'Straining to eliminate'?
Digestion: Stimulant Laxative STIMULANT-LAXATIVEStimulant laxatives induce bowel movements by stimulating peristaltic movement (the contraction of smooth muscle in the intestines). They are effective when used on a short-term basis. On a long-term basis, they can create dependency.Bowel-Poop-Elimination: General Laxative , GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives...High Fiber Laxative , HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVEA class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The size of a stool stimulates peristalsis and the stool passes more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydrating.Stool Softener STOOL-SOFTENERAn herb that softens stool that is hard and difficult to pass. They are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Some foods are even stool softeners, such as warm milk with ghee.ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 1STRAINING TO ELIMINATE IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE 1 - AFFECTING DIGESTIONIf you have symptoms in this category, your body is sending you a warning sign. Since digestion is so metabolically intensive and sensitive to stress and emotions, the earliest warning signs of imbalance usually appear in the digestive tract first. You may have gas and bloating, for example, or acid reflux. Ayurveda recommends paying careful, close attention to warning signs. They indicate that an imbalance is starting to accumulate. Correct these warning signs before they accumulate further and weaken your body's resistance. This is usually accomplished by removing diet and lifestyle habits that aggravate your imbalanced doshas and biocharacteristics. REDUCE THESE RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITSThe following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Straining to eliminate'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.Biocharacteristics of the 8,787 People Reporting Straining to eliminateOn average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Straining to eliminate were more aggravated than 61% of other symptoms. From the 8,787 people who reported Straining to eliminate in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:BIOCHARACTERISTICAVG CLIENT LEVEL %%CASES (#)#IMBALANCE Astringent Sign
 
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100.0%
31.2% (2,745)
8,068 have Astringent constitution
76.7%
26.2% (2,303)
8,107 have Cold constitution
Dry Aggravates
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76.1%
28.0% (2,460)
9,009 have Dry constitution
Difficult Aggravates
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72.9%
37.3% (3,281)
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Vata Aggravates
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67.4%
35.7% (3,133)
11,554 have Vata constitution
49.2%
28.7% (2,523)
9,738 have Heavy constitution
46.0%
24.1% (2,122)
9,391 have Light constitution
39.0%
23.1% (2,030)
9,587 have Oily constitution
37.8%
31.8% (2,797)
12,745 have Kapha constitution
37.4%
31.2% (2,742)
7,099 have Toxic constitution
35.9%
27.2% (2,389)
9,650 have Sweet constitution
33.4%
23.1% (2,032)
8,626 have Bitter constitution
32.3%
20.4% (1,794)
7,069 have Gooey constitution
31.2%
27.6% (2,425)
7,179 have Salty constitution
25.1%
13.6% (1,191)
7,528 have Sour constitution
24.8%
18.1% (1,593)
6,802 have Pungent constitution
24.8%
27.4% (2,407)
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Hot Aggravates
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23.6%
17.9% (1,576)
7,949 have Hot constitution
Risk Factors of Straining to eliminate
People who reported the symptoms below were also more likely to report Straining to eliminate.
Overall, 23.34% of 36,981 surveyed in this research study reported Straining to eliminate.
SYMPTOM (Cases)Cases With BothCoincidence %Increase from 23.34% Impacted Fecal Matter (1293)
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925
71.5%
+3.1 times
Difficulty eliminating (7017)
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4523
64.5%
+2.8 times
Pus in stool (292)
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147
50.3%
+2.2 times
Use laxatives frequently (2294)
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1155
50.3%
+2.2 times
Constipation (11486)
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5686
49.5%
+2.1 times
Rabbit pellet / Hard lumpy stool (10231)
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4647
45.4%
+1.9 times
Bloody stools (1021)
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464
45.4%
+1.9 times
Intestinal Obstruction (352)
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158
44.9%
+1.9 times
Oozing Sores on Skin (292)
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127
43.5%
+1.9 times
Groove in length of stool (1322)
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558
42.2%
+1.8 times
Guarding area of pain (886)
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372
42%
+1.8 times
Palpable Mass in Abdomen (267)
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112
41.9%
+1.8 times
Abdominal pain continuous (1145)
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480
41.9%
+1.8 times
Less than 1 elimination a day (9417)
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3931
41.7%
+1.8 times
Fullness below belly button (8299)
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3457
41.7%
+1.8 times
Restricting Water Intake (650)
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271
41.7%
+1.8 times
Intestine lumpy / like a rope (1615)
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672
41.6%
+1.8 times
Tarry black stools (1494)
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611
40.9%
+1.8 times
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1417)
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580
40.9%
+1.8 times
Convulsions (156)
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63
40.4%
+1.7 times
Prolapsed colon (272)
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110
40.4%
+1.7 times
Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1126)
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449
39.9%
+1.7 times
Uterine Congestion (227)
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89
39.2%
+1.7 times
Alternating Diarrhea / Constipation (7701)
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2980
38.7%
+1.7 times
Blood or pus in mucus (462)
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178
38.5%
+1.6 times
Poor discernment of temperature (1393)
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534
38.3%
+1.6 times
Burning/painful urination (1010)
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386
38.2%
+1.6 times
Difficulty expectorating (1399)
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529
37.8%
+1.6 times
Painful rash (516)
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194
37.6%
+1.6 times
Weakness / Debility (3964)
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1487
37.5%
+1.6 times
Mucus on stool (6422)
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2401
37.4%
+1.6 times
Cardiac Insufficiency (139)
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52
37.4%
+1.6 times
Chest Pain (2589)
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968
37.4%
+1.6 times
Joint pain after eating (712)
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266
37.4%
+1.6 times
Anal Spasm (1145)
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426
37.2%
+1.6 times
Pressure in eye (2299)
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854
37.1%
+1.6 times
Pain relieved by doubling over (2537)
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938
37%
+1.6 times
Gray Stool (528)
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195
36.9%
+1.6 times
65
36.9%
+1.6 times
Nerve Damage (293)
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108
36.9%
+1.6 times
Sore eye muscles (2328)
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858
36.9%
+1.6 times
Hyperparathyroid (166)
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61
36.7%
+1.6 times
Chronic Peeling (1173)
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429
36.6%
+1.6 times
Pain sudden onset (3992)
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1448
36.3%
+1.6 times
Flat rash (526)
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191
36.3%
+1.6 times
Fecal Incontinence (1138)
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412
36.2%
+1.6 times
Stinging Eyes (2850)
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1032
36.2%
+1.6 times
Tension in eyes (3219)
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1165
36.2%
+1.6 times
Pencil stool - thin & long (6437)
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2320
36%
+1.5 times
Skin problems on nipples (827)
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298
36%
+1.5 times
Eat when abdomen painful (2767)
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997
36%
+1.5 times
Intestinal colic / spasm / cramping (5234)
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1880
35.9%
+1.5 times
Psychiatric Treatment (3639)
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1302
35.8%
+1.5 times
Cracked skin (2335)
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837
35.8%
+1.5 times
Pain relieved by pressure (2280)
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814
35.7%
+1.5 times
Liver Sore (883)
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315
35.7%
+1.5 times
Fissures (2415)
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860
35.6%
+1.5 times
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)
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164
35.6%
+1.5 times
Gray skin/lacking lustre (1056)
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375
35.5%
+1.5 times
Pain wakes you up at night (1604)
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568
35.4%
+1.5 times
Abdominal pain worse after eating (3850)
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1362
35.4%
+1.5 times
Dilated Pupil (518)
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183
35.3%
+1.5 times
Raised & bumpy rash (1605)
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566
35.3%
+1.5 times
Staph infection (1066)
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376
35.3%
+1.5 times
Location of abdominal pain moves (5432)
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1912
35.2%
+1.5 times
Intestinal Perforation (142)
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50
35.2%
+1.5 times
Venereal Disease (781)
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275
35.2%
+1.5 times
Gray sclera (white part of eye) (231)
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81
35.1%
+1.5 times
Pain with sense of fullness (4736)
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1661
35.1%
+1.5 times
Self Mutilation (1881)
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661
35.1%
+1.5 times
Sticky saliva (2391)
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836
35%
+1.5 times
Blisters (609)
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213
35%
+1.5 times
Vengeful / spiteful (383)
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134
35%
+1.5 times
Manic / giddy (2385)
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834
35%
+1.5 times
Frequent urge to defecate (2843)
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993
34.9%
+1.5 times
Tongue frothy on edges (739)
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258
34.9%
+1.5 times
Heaviness in heart area (2680)
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934
34.9%
+1.5 times
Chronic Infection (1413)
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492
34.8%
+1.5 times
Tickle in nose (3451)
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1202
34.8%
+1.5 times
Purple/blue lips (658)
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229
34.8%
+1.5 times
Sores on tongue (2144)
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744
34.7%
+1.5 times
Laryngitis (906)
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314
34.7%
+1.5 times
Tight/tense abdomen (2454)
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852
34.7%
+1.5 times
Laxatives to lose weight (2812)
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972
34.6%
+1.5 times
Whooping Cough (232)
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80
34.5%
+1.5 times
Purpura (429)
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148
34.5%
+1.5 times
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) (4107)
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1417
34.5%
+1.5 times
Cloudy urine (3984)
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1372
34.4%
+1.5 times
1549
34.4%
+1.5 times
Pain on left side above heart (1752)
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602
34.4%
+1.5 times
Foul odorous stool (9495)
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3255
34.3%
+1.5 times
Voiding large quantity of stool (4675)
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1605
34.3%
+1.5 times
Non-healing sore / ulcer (816)
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280
34.3%
+1.5 times
Neuralgia (784)
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269
34.3%
+1.5 times
Bones brittle / break easily (575)
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197
34.3%
+1.5 times
Pain left lower abdomen (4442)
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1517
34.2%
+1.5 times
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting) (1259)
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431
34.2%
+1.5 times
Inflamed Rectum (723)
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247
34.2%
+1.5 times
Irregularly shaped nails (3138)
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1073
34.2%
+1.5 times
Trauma-induced overeating (1603)
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548
34.2%
+1.5 times
Sharp abdominal pain (5537)
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1890
34.1%
+1.5 times
Complications of Those Reporting Straining to eliminate
In this research study, people who report Straining to eliminate were likely to report the following:
REPORTSCASES WITH BOTHINCREASE%NORMALLY Impacted Fecal Matter
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925
+3.2 times
11%
3.44% (1,293 cases)
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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431
+2.9 times
5%
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Difficulty eliminating
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4523
+2.7 times
51%
18.88% (7,017 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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5000
+2.5 times
57%
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Constipation
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5686
+2.1 times
65%
31.02% (11,486 cases)
Use laxatives frequently
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1155
+2.1 times
13%
6.3% (2,294 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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405
+2.0 times
5%
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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3796
+2.0 times
43%
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Rabbit pellet / Hard lumpy stool
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4647
+2.0 times
53%
26.99% (10,231 cases)
Bluish / Purple Tongue
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133
+1.9 times
2%
1.04% (472 cases)
Bloody stools
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464
+1.9 times
5%
2.66% (1,021 cases)
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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580
+1.9 times
7%
3.75% (1,417 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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662
+1.8 times
8%
4.43% (2,175 cases)
135
+1.8 times
2%
1.11% (425 cases)
148
+1.8 times
2%
1.11% (429 cases)
Intestine lumpy / like a rope
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672
+1.8 times
8%
4.48% (1,615 cases)
Pain relieved by doubling over
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938
+1.8 times
11%
6.2% (2,537 cases)
Less than 1 elimination a day
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3931
+1.8 times
45%
25.67% (9,417 cases)
Fullness below belly button
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3457
+1.7 times
39%
22.31% (8,299 cases)
Tarry black stools
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611
+1.7 times
7%
4.02% (1,494 cases)
136
+1.7 times
2%
1.15% (430 cases)
Anal Spasm
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426
+1.7 times
5%
2.91% (1,145 cases)
Alternating Diarrhea / Constipation
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2980
+1.7 times
34%
19.8% (7,701 cases)
Liver Sore
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315
+1.7 times
4%
2.35% (883 cases)
Guarding area of pain
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372
+1.7 times
4%
2.38% (886 cases)
Sore eye muscles
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858
+1.7 times
10%
5.97% (2,328 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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4108
+1.7 times
47%
28.12% (15,613 cases)
860
+1.7 times
10%
6.02% (2,415 cases)
Difficulty expectorating
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529
+1.7 times
6%
3.62% (1,399 cases)
Pressure in eye
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854
+1.6 times
10%
6.09% (2,299 cases)
Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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449
+1.6 times
5%
3.06% (1,126 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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1582
+1.6 times
18%
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Abdominal pain continuous
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480
+1.6 times
5%
3.09% (1,145 cases)
Pain sudden onset
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1448
+1.6 times
16%
9.9% (3,992 cases)
Fecal Incontinence
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412
+1.6 times
5%
3.1% (1,138 cases)
Location of abdominal pain moves
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1912
+1.6 times
22%
13.68% (5,432 cases)
148
+1.6 times
2%
1.25% (452 cases)
Groove in length of stool
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558
+1.6 times
6%
3.76% (1,322 cases)
Purple/blue lips
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229
+1.6 times
3%
1.88% (658 cases)
Intermittent abdominal pain
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2364
+1.6 times
27%
16.93% (6,963 cases)
Gastric bypass surgery
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147
+1.6 times
2%
1.26% (437 cases)
Abdominal pain worse after eating
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1362
+1.6 times
16%
10.09% (3,850 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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2344
+1.6 times
27%
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Low fiber diet
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1466
+1.6 times
17%
10.73% (4,548 cases)
Mucus on stool
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2401
+1.6 times
27%
17.07% (6,422 cases)
Intestinal colic / spasm / cramping
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1880
+1.6 times
21%
13.28% (5,234 cases)
Sharp abdominal pain
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1890
+1.6 times
22%
13.92% (5,537 cases)
Chest Pain
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968
+1.6 times
11%
6.96% (2,589 cases)
Poor discernment of temperature
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534
+1.6 times
6%
3.82% (1,393 cases)
Sticky saliva
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836
+1.6 times
10%
6.38% (2,391 cases)
Lumps on Surface of Belly
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226
+1.6 times
3%
1.93% (713 cases)
Pain with sense of fullness
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1661
+1.5 times
19%
12.26% (4,736 cases)
Self Mutilation
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661
+1.5 times
8%
5.17% (1,881 cases)
3357
+1.5 times
38%
24.63% (11,384 cases)
Pancreatitis
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158
+1.5 times
2%
1.3% (498 cases)
Tongue frothy on edges
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258
+1.5 times
3%
1.96% (739 cases)
Fibromyalgia
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1029
+1.5 times
12%
7.84% (3,094 cases)
Stinging Eyes
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1032
+1.5 times
12%
7.84% (2,850 cases)
Chronic Infection
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492
+1.5 times
6%
3.94% (1,413 cases)
Pain relieved by pressure
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814
+1.5 times
9%
5.91% (2,280 cases)
413
+1.5 times
5%
3.29% (1,304 cases)
Tension in eyes
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1165
+1.5 times
13%
8.6% (3,219 cases)
Frequent Nausea
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1632
+1.5 times
19%
12.57% (5,021 cases)
Shortness of Breath
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2189
+1.5 times
25%
16.54% (6,434 cases)
Cracked skin
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837
+1.5 times
10%
6.65% (2,335 cases)
Pain relieved by pooping
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3072
+1.5 times
35%
23.29% (9,034 cases)
Pain on left side above heart
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602
+1.5 times
7%
4.69% (1,752 cases)
Restricting Water Intake
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271
+1.5 times
3%
2.02% (650 cases)
Pencil stool - thin & long
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2320
+1.5 times
26%
17.55% (6,437 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting
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258
+1.5 times
3%
2.03% (817 cases)
Puffy / swollen skin
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1284
+1.5 times
15%
10.17% (3,944 cases)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
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1417
+1.5 times
16%
10.87% (4,107 cases)
Irregular/small appetite
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3042
+1.5 times
35%
23.81% (20,509 cases)
Foul odorous stool
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3255
+1.5 times
37%
25.22% (9,495 cases)
Pain left upper abdomen
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1055
+1.5 times
12%
8.2% (3,172 cases)
Exercising after eating too much
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729
+1.5 times
8%
5.47% (2,548 cases)
Weakness / Debility
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1487
+1.5 times
17%
11.64% (3,964 cases)
Pain relieved by heat
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1196
+1.5 times
14%
9.59% (3,723 cases)
Voiding large quantity of stool
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1605
+1.5 times
18%
12.33% (4,675 cases)
Burping relieves stomach pain
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1073
+1.5 times
12%
8.22% (3,413 cases)
Tooth ache
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1002
+1.5 times
11%
7.57% (2,997 cases)
Dilated Pupil
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183
+1.4 times
2%
1.38% (518 cases)
226
+1.4 times
3%
2.07% (712 cases)
Pain left lower abdomen
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1517
+1.4 times
17%
11.74% (4,442 cases)
Heaviness in heart area
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934
+1.4 times
11%
7.6% (2,680 cases)
Currently/recently on a diet
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3041
+1.4 times
35%
24.25% (11,960 cases)
Limited sense of taste
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863
+1.4 times
10%
6.93% (2,674 cases)
Abdominal pain relieved by rest
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1296
+1.4 times
15%
10.41% (4,012 cases)
Gas, irregular digestion
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7345
+1.4 times
84%
58.32% (47,247 cases)
Difficulty Swallowing
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959
+1.4 times
11%
7.64% (2,999 cases)
Laryngitis
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314
+1.4 times
4%
2.78% (906 cases)
Yellow bump on eye
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154
+1.4 times
2%
1.39% (535 cases)
Tooth Infection
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520
+1.4 times
6%
4.17% (1,644 cases)
Abdominal pain relieved by eating
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497
+1.4 times
6%
4.17% (1,562 cases)
Pain wakes you up at night
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568
+1.4 times
6%
4.18% (1,604 cases)
Compulsive exercising
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513
+1.4 times
6%
4.18% (1,909 cases)
Dark Yellow Urine
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3313
+1.4 times
38%
26.48% (10,665 cases)
Tonsil Stones
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678
+1.4 times
8%
5.58% (2,415 cases)
Pain around belly button
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883
+1.4 times
10%
6.98% (2,663 cases)
Pain right lower abdomen
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1338
+1.4 times
15%
10.49% (4,066 cases)
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