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Symptom Checker
Step 4: Read and complete the decision guide to learn more about your symptoms.
Constipation in Adults
Your age group puts you at risk for colon polyps or cancer, so it would be valuable to know if you have symptoms that are suggestive for one of these problems.
Do you have any of the following symptoms?
Unexplained weight loss
Abdominal pain
Stools that contain blood or are black and tar-like in texture
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