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The primary symptom of inactive colon is chronic constipation. The patient commonly strains to produce hard, dry stools accompanied by mild abdominal discomfort. Straining can aggravate other rectal conditions such as hemorrhoids.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
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