How to Say "Constipation" in Italian

stitichezza

/sti.tiˈket.t͡sa/feminine

Constipation in Italian can be said as stitichezza or stipsi.

Meaning: state of bowels (noun)

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“constipation” in Italian
Italian	IPA	Note
stitichezza	/sti.tiˈket.t͡sa/	feminine
stipsi	/ˈsti.psi/	feminine

stipsi is the technical or medical term for constipation, whereas stitichezza is the common term used in everyday conversation.

Both terms are feminine nouns.

The word stitichezza is pronounced /sti.tiˈket.tsa/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.

The adjective stitico can be used to describe a person who is stingy or tight-fisted with money. In this context, it describes a 'constipation' of the wallet rather than the bowels.
In a pharmacy, if you want to sound less graphic, you might ask for a 'rimedio per la regolarità intestinale' (remedy for intestinal regularity) instead of naming the condition directly.
The term stipsi is borrowed from the Late Latin stypsis, which originates from the Ancient Greek word stûpsis.

Ho un problema di stipsi. Mi consiglia qualche rimedio naturale?
I have a problem with constipation. Can you recommend some natural remedies?
Soffro di stitichezza da qualche giorno.
I have been suffering from constipation for a few days.
La stitichezza può causare molto dolore.
Constipation can cause a lot of pain.
Devo curare la mia stitichezza con la dieta.
I need to treat my constipation with my diet.

Lorenzo and Martina are talking at home about health.

Lorenzo

Martina, hai un consiglio per la mia stitichezza?
Martina, do you have any advice for my constipation?
Martina

Dovresti bere molta acqua e mangiare fibre.
You should drink a lot of water and eat fiber.
Lorenzo

Spero che funzioni presto.
I hope it works soon.
Martina

Sì, vedrai che ti sentirai meglio.
Yes, you will see that you will feel better.

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