Differentiate between constipation and dehydration.

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Constipation Dehydration

Constipation is caused by a lack of insoluble roughage in the diet. Dehydration is caused by excessive loss of water from the body.

Constipation causes stools to become hard and difficult to pass. Dehydration causes stools to become watery.

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Constipation	Dehydration
Constipation is caused by a lack of insoluble roughage in the diet.	Dehydration is caused by excessive loss of water from the body.
Constipation causes stools to become hard and difficult to pass.	Dehydration causes stools to become watery.