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Constipation: When Should You Worry?
Updated 2026-06-094 min read
Occasional constipation is common. New, persistent or worsening symptoms — especially with bleeding or weight loss — deserve medical evaluation.
First-line measures
- Adequate water intake
- Gradual increase in dietary fibre
- Regular physical activity
- Consistent toilet habits without straining
When to seek evaluation
- New constipation after age 50
- Rectal bleeding
- Unintentional weight loss
- Persistent change in stool calibre
- Family history of colorectal cancer
What evaluation may include
Clinical examination is the first step. Further tests such as colonoscopy or imaging are considered based on findings.
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