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Constipation Glossary

Written by - Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond)

Last Updated on Feb 19, 2021

Constipation - Glossary

Colon: Large Intestine.

Diuretics: Drugs which help in increasing urine output.

Antacids: Drug to treat ulcers by inhibiting the action of acids.

Published on Jan 29, 2016
Last Updated on Feb 19, 2021

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