Master Your Knowledge on Constipation

Diet low in fiber (correct)

Stress

Medication side effects

Inflammatory bowel disease

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.

American Medical Association

Journal of Medicine

National Institutes of Health

Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine (correct)