Young woman, dealing with constant constipation... HELP! :(?

Question

I've been dealing with this now for about 2 years or so... I think it's caused by hemorrhoids (not sure if that's correct). I haven't been able to go normally for 2 years... The only times I can go are with suppositories, and/or enemas... Along the way from this constant constipation though, I've developed hemorrhoids.(At least I think that's what they are...) It always hurts SO much to go to the bathroom, and I find myself (without even thinking about it) holding it, because of the pain I feel when I do go... Then it gets to the point that it's at now, 1 week & 2 days without going... What can be causing me to constantly be this way?? Right now I really really have to go, but can't without straining, and even then I still can't go.. .and I know that straining is causing even MORE damage........ Please help! :( I bought Phillips stool softener.. but haven't used it for fear of it hurting? What can help me go without hurting and bleeding so much??

Answer 1

Your constipation is causing your hemroids. get something called TUCKS at the store used to sooth your discomfort.

Use the stool softner. It will just make things better.

Start eating at least one apple a day. Eat a salad a day.
Drink more water. It is good in the morning to have a hot cup of water or herbal tea, which will relax your bowels. Add healthy fats to your diet like, avacados, olive oil. Flax seed oil.

It is very important that you take care of your body so that you don't have a lifetime of this. It is definatly something that you can fix and don't have to ever suffer again.

Water is so important. Cut out your sodas and junk food.
You just have one body this life time........take good care of it.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

It may be a dietary issue. Sometimes if you use suppositories constantly your body becomes dependent on them. When my daughter had heart surgery her intestines had a hard time starting back up and she had hard stools constantly. I even had to help her sometimes. The doctor told us not to use the suppositories all the time because her body would become dependent on them. We give her fruit now and that seems to help. Eating intermittent meals of just the beads of grapefruit might help you. If you have the money a trip to Mexico might do you some good. Ever hear of Montezuma revenge. Normally I would suggest not to drink the water, but drink some wait a day then drink a shot of hard liqueur to kill the bacteria you have ingested. This might help your system reset itself. If your hemorrhoids are really bad you might have to have surgery so check with your doctor.

Answer 4

Vegetables are essential for easing constipation. They are rich in fibers, which don’t get absorbed and provide bulk and motility to your bowels. When constipated, eat lot of raw vegetables to facilitate intestinal movements, and once your bowels are regular, do not stop this habit, but consume sufficiently enough for maintaining the same.

Among the various vegetables, carrot juice with that of spinach, when consumed daily can relieve constipation. Cucumber, when added to the same combination can enhance the effects.

Answer 5

in the beginning, i'm no longer a Dr, basically a worried person. the placement you're describing is definitely AN EMERGENCY and needs to be taken care of AS SUCH. An overdose on any amphetamine is sufficient to warrant emergency medical interest. era. And whilst interior the well-being facility for an overdose your pal might have been examined and taken care of for the underlying motives of her lawsuits. in case you have get right of entry to right here, attempt googling anorexia and look on the checklist of medical issues on it. all of the indicators are indexed as being brought about by using anorexia, melancholy, tension or all 3 blended. handle the placement as heavily as you have defined it and get your pal to a Dr beforehand than some week.

Answer 6

You need to see your doctor about this. It may be something other than constipation. Your doctor can tell you what it is and help treat it.

Answer 7

You need to see a GI doc and be examined pronto. You may have an allergy, intolerance or several other things. Here is more info on one of the most common reasons for costipation: Celiac Disease

What is Celiac Disease?

Celiac disease (CD) is a genetic disorder. In people with CD, eating certain types of protein, called gluten, sets off an autoimmune response that causes damage to the small intestine. This, in turn, causes the small intestine to lose its ability to absorb the nutrients found in food, leading to malnutrition and a variety of other complications.

The offending protein, gluten, is found in wheat, barley, rye, and to a lesser extent, oats (WBRO). Related proteins are found in triticale, spelt, kamut. Refer to grains and flours Glossary for a more extensive list of both safe and offending grains.


Celiac Disease is:

* a genetic, inheritable disease.
* linked to genetically transmitted histocompatibility cell antigens (HLA DR3-DQ2, DR5/7 DQ2, and DR4-DQ8).
* COMMON. Approximately 1 in 133 people have CD, however, only about 3% of these have been diagnosed. This means that there are over 2.1 million undiagnosed people with celiac disease in the United States.
* characterized by damage to the mucosal lining of the small intestine which is known as villous atrophy.
* responsible for the malabsorption of nutrients resulting in malnutrition.
* linked to skin blisters known as dermatitis herpetiformis (DH).
* not age-dependent. It may become active at any age.

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Celiac Disease is NOT:

* simply a food allergy.
* an idiosyncratic reaction to food proteins (mediated by IgE).
* typified by a rapid histamine-type reaction (such as bronchospasm, urticaria, etc.).

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The Damaging Proteins

The term "gluten" is, in a sense, a generic term for the storage proteins that are found in grains. In reality, each type of protein - gliadin in wheat, secalin in rye, hordein in barley, avenin in oats, zein in corn and oryzenin in rice - is slightly different from the others. The "gluten" in wheat, rye, barley, and in a much lower amount, oats, contains particular amino acid sequences that are harmful to persons with celiac disease. The damaging proteins are particularly rich in proline and glutamine (especially the amino acid sequences which are in the following orders: Pro-Ser-Gln-Gln and Gln-Gln-Gln-Pro). As peptides, some such as 33-MER, cannot be broken down any further. In people with celiac disease, 33-MER stimulates T-cells to produce antibodies. The antibodies, in turn, attack the villi in the small intestine, reducing their ability to absorb nutrients. It is important to note that these sequences are NOT found in the proteins of corn and rice.

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The Nature of the Injury

The damage to the small intestine (the jejunum) caused by this disease is very slow to develop and is insidious. It is:

* almost certainly mediated by the immune system.
* associated with ANTIBODIES to gliadin, reticulin and/or endomysial (smooth muscle) proteins.
* probably not directly caused by the antibodies, though they may be signals for cell-mediated immunity.
* probably produced by the cellular immune system (T cells) - but only when gluten-type prolamins are present.
* reversible, in most cases, to completely normal bowel function, if the injurious protein is excluded from the diet.

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How Does One "Catch" Celiac Disease?

Celiac disease cannot be "caught," but rather the potential for CD may be in the body from birth. Its onset is not confined to a particular age range or gender, although more women are diagnosed than men. It is not known exactly what activates the disease, however three things are required for a person to develop CD:

* A genetic disposition: being born with the necessary genes. The Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) genes specifically linked to celiac disease are DR3, DQ2 and DQ8.
* A trigger: some environmental, emotional or physical event in one’s life. While triggering factors are not fully understood, possibilities include, but are not limited to adding solids to a baby’s diet, going through puberty, enduring a surgery or pregnancy, experiencing a stressful situation, catching a virus, increasing WBRO products in the diet, or developing a bacterial infection to which the immune system responds inappropriately.
* A diet: containing WBRO, or any of their derivatives.

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Summary

Celiac disease is life-long and currently incurable. The only known treatment at this time is strict adherence to a gluten-free lifestyle, free of WBRO.

Best of luck! Amy