CHAPTER XXIII

CONSTIPATION IN WOMEN

Chief cause of constipation in women--Constipation a cause of domestic unhappiness--The requirements of good health--The cost of constipation--Constipation and social exigencies--One of the important duties of mothers--Constipation and diseases of women--Constipation is always harmful--Constipation and pregnancy--Explanation of incomplete constipation--Causes of constipation--Negligence--Lack of exercise--Lack of water--Lack of bulk in the food taken--Abuse of cathartic drugs and aperient waters--Overeating--Treatment of constipation in women ... PAGE 315

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