Assessment of the patient with constipation includes a thorough history and physical examination, followed by appropriate laboratory and radiological investigations. The tests performed are ...

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Pebble poop—small, hard pellet-like stool—is usually a sign of constipation. By increasing your fiber and fluid intake, you can usually go back to having normal stools. Severe cases may require more ...