2006-09-20 04:59:52 · 5 answers · asked by Naty 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Orange juice with some added fiber will help, but if you add fiber you need to also increase your overall fluid intake.
If it has been several days since you had a BM, a laxative will probably be needed, but if you are having severe cramps, especially in your lower left side, or start experiencing vomiting, get to a Dr.
Habitual use of laxatives may make you dependent on them, but adding fiber such as Metamucil or benefiber will cause no ill effects, but s i said, increase your total fluid volume, remembering that too much dairy can be constipating.
If you are not experiencing pain and it has been several days, you may even take a one time dose of a stronger laxative such as magnesium citrate (it comes in a bottle, get it cold and chug 1/2-1 bottle. Do not do this often, but if you get your bowels moving then the fiber may keep you regular. Also try to incorporate more fiber rich foods in your diet.
2006-09-21 19:27:33 · answer #1 · answered by mamasheilag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends, how long is it that you have not been able to pass any faeces at all? Do you have abdominal pain, nausea, vomitting?
If its been longer then 7 days, you're suffering from abdominal pain and you're in discomfort i suggest you go to hospital. They will check you for possible intestinal obstruction, a potentially very serious condition, before giving you the required laxatives and possibly an enema.
Otherwise if you are not in discomfort try drinking at least 2 litres of water a day...sometimes dehydration can have that effect. Try eating lots of vegetables and fruit, all vegetables pack a good amount of roughage which helps maintain a healthy digestion. Exercise works wonders too so try taking a daily walk or jog in the evening.
I am not very much in favour of over the counter laxatives as people tend to abuse them, however it can help but follow the instructions carefully.
If this goes on any longer i suggest you contact a doctor, you will put your mind at ease as well :)
2006-09-20 12:13:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much anything with fibre will help, but as someone else commented, try a slight laxative, I had a mild one, especially for women. Only one dose worked. I'm not sure if there's any truth to this, but I heard that taking too much of a laxative can make your bowels lazy.
2006-09-20 13:46:45 · answer #3 · answered by Lori C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm not sure, but if you drink prune juice it will.
2006-09-20 12:02:42 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no.. i've tried it... so no... try phillips milk of mag pills... they help
2006-09-20 12:07:46 · answer #5 · answered by bubbles_n_ar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋