He normally goes to the bathroom everyday after work and he stays in there for at least an hour pooping. In my opinon he's pooping 5 minutes and watching tv, reading the mail & newspaper the rest of the time. Lately he's been using it more often and he's had a tummy ache twice in the last week. I'm worried about his digestive system. Any advice?
2007-01-06 18:10:06 · 15 answers · asked by I_got_answers 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
no he wasn't constipated...it was more of an upset stomache ache.. runny...and normally he's regular, once a day..., but lately it's increased...
The tv's in the other room and he just leaves the door open to watch the tv.
2007-01-06 18:29:46 · update #1
You have a TV in your bathroom?! Start by turning your bathroom back into a bathroom. Get rid of the TV and and the newspaper stand. If he has a place he likes to sit in the family room or den, set his newspaper and mail there prior to his getting home from work.
Check his diet and make sure he is getting enough fluids and roughage and remember that it is cold and flu season. I was hit with the stomach flu not to long ago and it kept me in the restroom alot!
2007-01-06 18:17:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have him see a doctor. and i read something somewhere that said sitting on the toilet and straining with no results for more than five minutes actually makes things worse in the long run. something about the strain on your body being in that position? increased the risk of hemorroids, or something, I don't remember, but he needs to get checked out. meanwhile, might try sneaking more fiber into his diet...if all else fails, get that benefiber stuff that is clear and tasteless and mix it in his food, but natural fiber is usually better...usually you will have a bowel movement within an hour of eating an apple...that is even listed in a magazine as a 'beauty' trick for women who are worried about looking bloated in the tummy area when they go out...to eat an apple an hour and a half to two hours before their date. and he needs to be drinking plenty of water...your body doesn't work right if you are dehydrated, and this could be part of the problem, if he is constipated.
2007-01-07 02:20:41 · answer #2 · answered by rainydaydreamr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he needs to get to the doctor & it is hard to get men to the doc!
I would try to get him there & go in with him to see the doc,just so the doc gets the whole story right!
2007-01-07 02:15:01 · answer #3 · answered by Frogmama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink lots of water and have him eat something that will get his system going (something with fiber) it sounds to me like he's constipated...if the problem persists then see a doctor
2007-01-07 02:16:55 · answer #4 · answered by lylitalianbeauty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bet he's in there wackin' off. I use the same excuse when I need a little self lovin'.
2007-01-08 15:10:30 · answer #5 · answered by ME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best advice-see a docter
2007-01-07 02:30:11 · answer #6 · answered by Shaggy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have him see a Doctor. He may be developing an ulcer.
2007-01-07 20:34:51 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make him go to the doctor it could be diverticulitus and that can lead to a rupture of the intestines or cancer, my grandfather and mother had cancer like that and my husband had his colon rupture at work and it nearly killed him.
2007-01-07 02:36:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have him see a Dr. A.S.A.P. tell him if nothing the Dr. can send you a note proving his head is not in fact up there. but have him checked out
2007-01-07 02:16:14 · answer #9 · answered by mrpeg422 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be sure to replace his losses with water or gatorade every after bowel movement. and he needs to see a doctor. :-) GOd bless you.
2007-01-07 02:14:28 · answer #10 · answered by terra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋