Constipation X-ray: Procedure, results, and treatment

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An abdominal X-ray of someone with suspected severe constipation can help doctors assess the person’s digestive system and create a treatment plan. Image for illustration purposes
An abdominal X-ray of someone with suspected severe constipation can help doctors assess the person’s digestive system and create a treatment plan. Image for illustration purposes

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An abdominal X-ray of someone with suspected severe constipation can help doctors assess the person’s digestive system and create a treatment plan.

Constipation can happen to anyone for many different reasons. The longer stool remains in the digestive tract, the harder feces become. A person who has had fewer than three bowel movements per weekTrusted Source may be constipated.

People who experience constipation may notice the following symptoms:

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  • lower back pain
  • pain in the abdomen
  • painful stools
  • inability to pass gas
  • incomplete passing of stools

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