how long will it take for prunes to give me a bowel movement?

Question

and how much should i intake?
I didn't go to the bathroom in four days and it hurts.
I'm 17.

Answer 1

Hi. It depends on the person. Soak about five in water for 10 minutes then eat them and drink the water. It will probably take a few hours. Drink heaps of water and try 2 tablespoons of wheat bran or psyllium too. If nothing else works, use a herbal laxative like the chocolate flavoured laxettes. They will definetely work but don't use them all the time because they are habit forming. Because its been so long since the bathroom, i would probably suggest the latter actually might be best to start with in your case, and then remember to up your fibre and water intake to prevent it happening again. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Maybe you should go see a doctor...