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Infrequent hard stools
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-07-22. It presents "Infrequent hard stools" as a Easy Gastroenterology puzzle. The final answer is Constipation.
Answer
Constipation
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Topic pages verified on 2026-07-11
Information summarized from MedlinePlus.gov. MedlinePlus does not endorse Doctordle.
Six clues
Clue 1
A 41-year-old has fewer bowel movements than usual.
Clue 2
The stools are hard and difficult to pass.
Clue 3
Straining is the main clue in this fictional case.
Clue 4
Low fiber intake is mentioned as a context clue.
Clue 5
The condition is about delayed or difficult stool passage.
Clue 6
The answer is the common term for this bowel pattern.
Plain-language explanation
Constipation means bowel movements are difficult or less frequent than usual. The puzzle uses hard stools, straining, and infrequent passage.
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