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USE LAXATIVES FREQUENTLY
Table of ContentsAre you prone to a problem with 'Use laxatives frequently'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Poop by taking the free poop quiz: AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON USE LAXATIVES FREQUENTLYLaxatives are substances that help encourage a bowel movement. They are generally used to relieve constipation and are intended for short-term use. However, many people can become dependent on the frequent use of laxatives to evacuate a stool. Pharmaceutical grade laxatives, such as magnesium based laxatives, as well as some herbs, such as senna and castor oil, can become addictive.To promote regular bowel movements and limit the use of laxatives, following a diet containing easy to digest grains, fruits, and vegetables is key. Sipping hot water can help encourage bowel motility, as can eating prunes, raisins and grapes which are mild, natural laxatives. Triphala is a safe, gentle laxative that will help promote daily bowel movements without causing dependency. It also helps re-establish good tone to the intestines after chronic constipation and laxative use. Triphala is most appropriate for Kapha types, while haritaki is more suitable for Vatas. ARE YOU NEW TO AYURVEDA? GET THE BASICSHERBS & SUPPLEMENTS FOR IMBALANCES RELATED TO 'USE LAXATIVES FREQUENTLY'Please check with your medical doctor before making any changes to your health & wellness routine, and for the proper use of these products.
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| BIOCHARACTERISTIC | DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE? |
|---|---|
| VATA |  FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Vata' dosha. |
CLEAR
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Clear' guna. |
COLD
Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Cold' guna. |
DRY
Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Dry' guna. |
LIGHT
Lightness is identified by reduced weight.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Light' guna. |
MOBILE
Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Mobile' guna. |
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RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS
The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Use laxatives frequently'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.Elimination / Bowel Routine
Straining to eliminate
Risk Factor: 110% more often
Complication: +2.1 times as often
Complication: +2.1 times as often
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Constipation
Risk Factor: 160% more often
Complication: +2.6 times as often
Complication: +2.6 times as often
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Less than 1 elimination a day
Risk Factor: 110% more often
Complication: +2.1 times as often
Complication: +2.1 times as often
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Difficulty eliminating
Risk Factor: 170% more often
Complication: +2.7 times as often
Complication: +2.7 times as often
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Diet
Low fiber diet
Risk Factor: 40% more often
Complication: +1.6 times as often
Complication: +1.6 times as often
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Biocharacteristics of 2,294 People Reporting Use laxatives frequently
On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Use laxatives frequently were less aggravated than 56% of other symptoms. From the 2,294 people who reported Use laxatives frequently in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:BIOCHARACTERISTIC
AVG CLIENT LEVEL %
%CASES (#)
#IMBALANCE
Astringent
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99.7%
30.7% (704)
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Cold Sign
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87.3%
27.6% (634)
8,107 have Cold constitution
Dry Sign
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83.4%
27.2% (625)
9,009 have Dry constitution
Causes Vata
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74.9%
37.4% (858)
11,554 have Vata constitution
Difficult
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72.2%
33.7% (774)
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Light Sign
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61.4%
24.6% (564)
9,391 have Light constitution
Bitter
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57.5%
24.6% (565)
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Salty
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49.2%
26.9% (618)
7,179 have Salty constitution
Heavy
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47.6%
27.0% (619)
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Sweet
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40.1%
26.1% (599)
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Oily
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39.7%
22.9% (526)
9,587 have Oily constitution
Kapha
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35.9%
32.1% (737)
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Toxic
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29.5%
26.9% (616)
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Gooey
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23.3%
19.8% (454)
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Pungent
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14.7%
18.1% (415)
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Hot
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12.9%
16.7% (384)
7,949 have Hot constitution
Risk Factors of Use laxatives frequently
Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Use laxatives frequently.
Overall, 6.30% of people surveyed in this research study reported Use laxatives frequently.
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SYMPTOM (Cases)
Cases With Both
% Reporting This
Increase from 6.30%
Review These Common Risk Factors
Feel underweight (2358)
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125
5.3%
20% less often
Feel overweight (25362)
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1583
6.2%
insignificant difference
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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688
3.5%
40% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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1193
7.1%
10% more often
Male (1336)
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66
4.9%
20% less often
Female (26227)
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1678
6.4%
insignificant difference
Laxatives to lose weight (2812)
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675
24%
280% more often
Impacted Fecal Matter (1293)
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299
23.1%
270% more often
Intestinal Obstruction (352)
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65
18.5%
190% more often
Difficulty eliminating (7017)
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1179
16.8%
170% more often
Constipation (11486)
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1884
16.4%
160% more often
Pus in stool (292)
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45
Small number of cases
15.4%
140% more often
Diuretics to lose weight (2085)
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317
15.2%
140% more often
Cardiac Insufficiency (139)
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21
Small number of cases
15.1%
140% more often
Intestine lumpy / like a rope (1615)
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237
14.7%
130% more often
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1417)
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207
14.6%
130% more often
Prolapsed colon (272)
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39
Small number of cases
14.3%
130% more often
Multiple Sclerosis (179)
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25
Small number of cases
14%
120% more often
Palpable Mass in Abdomen (267)
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37
Small number of cases
13.9%
120% more often
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) (194)
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27
Small number of cases
13.9%
120% more often
Parasite passed in stool (353)
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48
Small number of cases
13.6%
120% more often
Less than 1 elimination a day (9417)
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1254
13.3%
110% more often
Straining to eliminate (8787)
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1155
13.1%
110% more often
Gray sclera (white part of eye) (231)
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30
Small number of cases
13%
110% more often
Bones brittle / break easily (575)
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73
12.7%
100% more often
Liposuction (652)
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82
12.6%
100% more often
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)
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57
12.4%
100% more often
Fullness below belly button (8299)
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1022
12.3%
100% more often
Abdominal pain continuous (1145)
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138
12.1%
90% more often
Gray Stool (528)
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62
11.7%
90% more often
Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1126)
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128
11.4%
80% more often
Gastric bypass surgery (437)
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50
11.4%
80% more often
Intestinal Perforation (142)
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16
Small number of cases
11.3%
80% more often
Liver Sore (883)
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99
11.2%
80% more often
Chronic Infection (1413)
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156
11%
70% more often
Chewing and spitting food (1294)
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142
11%
70% more often
Dull / Gray Skin (1056)
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113
10.7%
70% more often
Rabbit pellet / Hard lumpy stool (10231)
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1087
10.6%
70% more often
Pancreatic Insufficiency (545)
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58
10.6%
70% more often
Guarding area of pain (886)
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94
10.6%
70% more often
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (227)
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24
Small number of cases
10.6%
70% more often
Atherosclerosis (189)
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20
Small number of cases
10.6%
70% more often
Diet pills, gums (5926)
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621
10.5%
70% more often
Restricting Water Intake (650)
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68
10.5%
70% more often
Bluish / Purple Tongue (472)
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49
Small number of cases
10.4%
70% more often
Bulimia, past or current (3506)
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366
10.4%
70% more often
Tuberculosis/TB (135)
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14
Small number of cases
10.4%
70% more often
Osteoporosis / Osteopenia (2605)
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268
10.3%
60% more often
Pain with sense of fullness (4736)
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490
10.3%
60% more often
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) (4107)
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423
10.3%
60% more often
Eat when abdomen painful (2767)
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286
10.3%
60% more often
Fever (Current) (294)
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30
Small number of cases
10.2%
60% more often
Abdominal pain worse after eating (3850)
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394
10.2%
60% more often
Implant / Prosthesis (787)
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80
10.2%
60% more often
Croup (176)
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18
Small number of cases
10.2%
60% more often
Purging Food (2856)
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292
10.2%
60% more often
Exercising after eating too much (2548)
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260
10.2%
60% more often
Stroke (from clot) (139)
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14
Small number of cases
10.1%
60% more often
Neuralgia (784)
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79
10.1%
60% more often
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting) (1259)
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127
10.1%
60% more often
Interstitial Cystitis (878)
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89
10.1%
60% more often
Tarry black stools (1494)
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150
10%
60% more often
Fibromyalgia (3094)
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309
10%
60% more often
Fragile skin/breaks easily (1846)
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184
10%
60% more often
Joint pain after eating (712)
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71
10%
60% more often
Ulcerative Colitis (568)
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56
9.9%
60% more often
Chronic Kidney Disease / Renal Disease (242)
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24
Small number of cases
9.9%
60% more often
Recent broken bone (182)
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18
Small number of cases
9.9%
60% more often
Nerve Damage (293)
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29
Small number of cases
9.9%
60% more often
Abdominal surgery (1336)
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129
9.7%
50% more often
Weakness / Debility (3964)
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383
9.7%
50% more often
Emphysema (124)
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12
Small number of cases
9.7%
50% more often
Purple/blue lips (658)
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64
9.7%
50% more often
Hysterectomy (3069)
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297
9.7%
50% more often
Difficulty expectorating (1399)
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135
9.6%
50% more often
Edema (2527)
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242
9.6%
50% more often
Convulsions (156)
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15
Small number of cases
9.6%
50% more often
Heart Attack (188)
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18
Small number of cases
9.6%
50% more often
Swollen lymph nodes - hips (899)
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86
9.6%
50% more often
Fruits Cause Gas (2764)
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266
9.6%
50% more often
Raynauld's Syndrome (471)
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45
Small number of cases
9.6%
50% more often
Narrow Stool / Stringy Poop - Thin, pencil stool (6437)
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612
9.5%
50% more often
Many cracks on tongue (1809)
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171
9.5%
50% more often
Short Bowel Syndrome (201)
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19
Small number of cases
9.5%
50% more often
Gastritis (5279)
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500
9.5%
50% more often
Pain wakes you up at night (1604)
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152
9.5%
50% more often
Poor discernment of temperature (1393)
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133
9.5%
50% more often
Bluish Skin (1150)
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109
9.5%
50% more often
Herniated disc / back injury (2846)
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271
9.5%
50% more often
Fistula (425)
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40
Small number of cases
9.4%
50% more often
Mucus on stool (6422)
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606
9.4%
50% more often
Prolapsed Bladder (690)
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65
9.4%
50% more often
Stomach Ulcer (1449)
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136
9.4%
50% more often
Pain right lower abdomen (4066)
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381
9.4%
50% more often
Groove in length of stool (1322)
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124
9.4%
50% more often
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed (1038)
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98
9.4%
50% more often
Anal Spasm (1145)
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108
9.4%
50% more often
Red meat intolerant (1829)
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171
9.3%
50% more often
Anal Fissures (2415)
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225
9.3%
50% more often
Laryngitis (906)
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84
9.3%
50% more often
Blood or pus in mucus (462)
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43
Small number of cases
9.3%
50% more often
Complications of Those Reporting Use laxatives frequently
In this research study, people who report Use laxatives frequently were likely to report the following:
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REPORTS
CASES WITH BOTH
INCREASE
%
NORMALLY
Impacted Fecal Matter
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299
+3.8 times
13%
3.44% (1,293 cases)
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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127
+3.4 times
6%
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Laxatives to lose weight
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675
+3.4 times
29%
8.63% (2,812 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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1549
+3.0 times
68%
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Difficulty eliminating
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1179
+2.7 times
51%
18.88% (7,017 cases)
Constipation
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1884
+2.6 times
82%
31.02% (11,486 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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129
+2.4 times
6%
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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207
+2.4 times
9%
3.75% (1,417 cases)
Intestine lumpy / like a rope
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237
+2.2 times
10%
4.48% (1,615 cases)
Diuretics to lose weight
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317
+2.2 times
14%
6.42% (2,085 cases)
Less than 1 elimination a day
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1254
+2.1 times
55%
25.67% (9,417 cases)
Straining to eliminate
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1155
+2.1 times
50%
23.34% (8,787 cases)
Liposuction
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82
+2.1 times
4%
1.95% (652 cases)
Fullness below belly button
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1022
+2.0 times
45%
22.31% (8,299 cases)
Exercising after eating too much
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260
+2.0 times
11%
5.47% (2,548 cases)
Parasite passed in stool
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48
+2.0 times
2%
1.01% (353 cases)
Gray Stool
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62
+2.0 times
3%
1.52% (528 cases)
Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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128
+2.0 times
6%
3.06% (1,126 cases)
Abdominal pain continuous
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138
+1.9 times
6%
3.09% (1,145 cases)
Bluish / Purple Tongue
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49
+1.9 times
2%
1.04% (472 cases)
Bulimia, past or current
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366
+1.9 times
16%
8.43% (3,506 cases)
Pancreatic Insufficiency
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58
+1.9 times
3%
1.6% (545 cases)
Purging Food
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292
+1.8 times
13%
7.06% (2,856 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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716
+1.8 times
31%
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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175
+1.8 times
8%
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Fistula
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40
+1.8 times
2%
1.11% (425 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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1154
+1.8 times
50%
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Chronic Infection
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156
+1.8 times
7%
3.94% (1,413 cases)
Interstitial Cystitis
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89
+1.8 times
4%
2.27% (878 cases)
Rabbit pellet / Hard lumpy stool
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1087
+1.7 times
47%
26.99% (10,231 cases)
Tarry black stools
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150
+1.7 times
7%
4.02% (1,494 cases)
Chewing and spitting food
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142
+1.7 times
6%
3.47% (1,294 cases)
Anal Spasm
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108
+1.7 times
5%
2.91% (1,145 cases)
Pain with sense of fullness
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490
+1.7 times
21%
12.26% (4,736 cases)
Bones brittle / break easily
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73
+1.7 times
3%
1.76% (575 cases)
Liver Sore
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99
+1.7 times
4%
2.35% (883 cases)
Anorexia, past or current
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362
+1.7 times
16%
9.45% (4,050 cases)
Abdominal pain worse after eating
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394
+1.7 times
17%
10.09% (3,850 cases)
Guarding area of pain
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94
+1.7 times
4%
2.38% (886 cases)
Fruits Cause Gas
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266
+1.7 times
12%
7.15% (2,764 cases)
Pain wakes you up at night
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152
+1.7 times
7%
4.18% (1,604 cases)
Compulsive exercising
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151
+1.7 times
7%
4.18% (1,909 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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818
+1.7 times
36%
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Unable to exercise due to Injury, disease, breathlessness, etc
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299
+1.7 times
13%
7.8% (3,400 cases)
Anal Fissures
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225
+1.7 times
10%
6.02% (2,415 cases)
Fibromyalgia
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309
+1.7 times
13%
7.84% (3,094 cases)
Difficulty expectorating
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135
+1.7 times
6%
3.62% (1,399 cases)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
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423
+1.7 times
18%
10.87% (4,107 cases)
Stomach Ulcer
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136
+1.6 times
6%
3.67% (1,449 cases)
Bluish Skin
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109
+1.6 times
5%
3.08% (1,150 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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413
+1.6 times
18%
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Pain right lower abdomen
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381
+1.6 times
17%
10.49% (4,066 cases)
Currently/recently on a diet
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904
+1.6 times
39%
24.25% (11,960 cases)
Purple/blue lips
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64
+1.6 times
3%
1.88% (658 cases)
Dull / Gray Skin
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113
+1.6 times
5%
3.14% (1,056 cases)
Gastritis
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500
+1.6 times
22%
13.86% (5,279 cases)
Tongue deviates to right/left
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39
+1.6 times
2%
1.26% (484 cases)
Gastric bypass surgery
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50
+1.6 times
2%
1.26% (437 cases)
Low fiber diet
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392
+1.6 times
17%
10.73% (4,548 cases)
Edema
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242
+1.6 times
11%
6.96% (2,527 cases)
Poor discernment of temperature
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133
+1.6 times
6%
3.82% (1,393 cases)
Taking Enzyme Supplements
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465
+1.6 times
20%
12.74% (5,194 cases)
Pain above belly button
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381
+1.6 times
17%
10.91% (4,330 cases)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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835
+1.6 times
36%
23.16% (9,239 cases)
Pain right upper abdomen
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335
+1.6 times
15%
9.65% (3,670 cases)
Lumps on Surface of Belly
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60
+1.6 times
3%
1.93% (713 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes - hips
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86
+1.6 times
4%
2.58% (899 cases)
Pain relieved by pooping
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826
+1.5 times
36%
23.29% (9,034 cases)
Narrow Stool / Stringy Poop - Thin, pencil stool
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612
+1.5 times
27%
17.55% (6,437 cases)
Pancreatitis
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46
+1.5 times
2%
1.3% (498 cases)
Diet pills, gums
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621
+1.5 times
27%
17.56% (5,926 cases)
Location of abdominal pain moves
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473
+1.5 times
21%
13.68% (5,432 cases)
Tongue frothy on edges
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59
+1.5 times
3%
1.96% (739 cases)
Leaky Gut Syndrome
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432
+1.5 times
19%
12.42% (4,834 cases)
Mucus on stool
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606
+1.5 times
26%
17.07% (6,422 cases)
Thin tongue
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83
+1.5 times
4%
2.63% (986 cases)
Frequent Nausea
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442
+1.5 times
19%
12.57% (5,021 cases)
Fragile skin/breaks easily
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184
+1.5 times
8%
5.3% (1,846 cases)
Burning abdominal pain
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205
+1.5 times
9%
5.97% (2,301 cases)
Intestinal colic / spasm / cramping
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465
+1.5 times
20%
13.28% (5,234 cases)
Bloody stools
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88
+1.5 times
4%
2.66% (1,021 cases)
Feel pain more than other people
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432
+1.5 times
19%
12.65% (4,736 cases)
Food Poisoning
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92
+1.5 times
4%
2.68% (1,032 cases)
Restricting Water Intake
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68
+1.5 times
3%
2.02% (650 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting
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74
+1.5 times
3%
2.03% (817 cases)
Pressure in eye
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210
+1.5 times
9%
6.09% (2,299 cases)
Intermittent abdominal pain
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568
+1.5 times
25%
16.93% (6,963 cases)
Irregular/small appetite
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802
+1.5 times
35%
23.81% (20,509 cases)
Peanut allergy
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58
+1.5 times
3%
2.05% (788 cases)
Pain left upper abdomen
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265
+1.5 times
12%
8.2% (3,172 cases)
Osteoporosis / Osteopenia
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268
+1.5 times
12%
8.21% (2,605 cases)
Weakness / Debility
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383
+1.5 times
17%
11.64% (3,964 cases)
Pain relieved by heat
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315
+1.5 times
14%
9.59% (3,723 cases)
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image
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545
+1.5 times
24%
16.44% (5,887 cases)
Hypoglycemic
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242
+1.5 times
11%
7.54% (2,714 cases)
Pain relieved by doubling over
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209
+1.5 times
9%
6.2% (2,537 cases)
Hypothyroid
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496
+1.5 times
22%
15.17% (5,573 cases)
Prolapsed Bladder
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65
+1.4 times
3%
2.07% (690 cases)
Discomfort in abdomen
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902
+1.4 times
39%
26.92% (10,315 cases)
Pain left lower abdomen
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390
+1.4 times
17%
11.74% (4,442 cases)
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