Which are symptoms of constipation? (Select all that apply.)

a. Having less than one bowel movement a day
b. Stools that are harder than normal
c. Sudden increase in frequency of bowel movements
d. Bowels that feel full after a bowel movement
e. Sensation of feeling bloated


B, D, E
Signs and symptoms of constipation include fewer than three bowel movements a week, a sud-den decrease in the frequency of bowel movements, stools that are harder than normal, bowels that still feel full after a bowel movement, and feeling bloated.

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