This Is Why Constipation Can Cause Nausea

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      The American Journal of Gastroenterology: “Chronic Constipation in the United States: Results From a Population-Based Survey Assessing Healthcare Seeking and Use of Pharmacotherapy”
    
      National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK): “Symptoms & Causes of Constipation”
    
      Digestive Disease Week: “Abstract Sa1711: Abnormal sleep duration is associated with constipation in a national study”

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People with constipation sometimes experience nausea.

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      The American Journal of Gastroenterology: “Chronic Constipation in the United States: Results From a Population-Based Survey Assessing Healthcare Seeking and Use of Pharmacotherapy”
    
      National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK): “Symptoms & Causes of Constipation”
    
      Digestive Disease Week: “Abstract Sa1711: Abnormal sleep duration is associated with constipation in a national study”