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Which one of the following is a primary cause of constipation?
Which one of the following is a primary cause of constipation?
- Diet low in fiber (correct)
- Stress
- Medication side effects
- Inflammatory bowel disease
What is the main difference between primary constipation and secondary constipation?
What is the main difference between primary constipation and secondary constipation?
- Primary constipation is more common in children, while secondary constipation is more common in adults.
- Primary constipation is caused by medication side effects, while secondary constipation is caused by stress.
- Primary constipation is a result of a medical condition, while secondary constipation is not. (correct)
- Primary constipation is a chronic condition, while secondary constipation is temporary.
Which reference source provides information on constipation?
Which reference source provides information on constipation?
- American Medical Association
- Journal of Medicine
- National Institutes of Health
- Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine (correct)