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Constipation is characterised by fewer than three bowel movements per week

Colon or colorectal cancer concept as a medical illustration of a large intestine with a malignant tumor growth disease of the digestive system as a 3D illustration.

Gastro-intestinal problems like constipation are a common and affect many people.

 As a result, most of these conditions go unnoticed, are viewed as normal and most people will self-medicate with over-the-counter drugs.

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