Constipation.....?

Question

Went to the toilet about 5 days ago and hardly got anything out,id being drinking plenty of water n juice etc and still nothing,i took 2 laxatives (senokat) before i went to bed last night and its supposed to work within 8-12hours,it has taken no effect and last time i used them they worked well,its being 14hours now since i took them and i dont even feel the need to go..wtf is this crap ? it started i THINK after a night of drinking about a week or so ago,not sure tho...

Ty for info all especially rosie,drinking plenty of water today and just had a bowl of weetabix, also i have being drinking quite of alot of coffee lately so....ill see how it goes and if its no good by tommorow ill have some more cereals / drinks and take 2 more laxatives

i do get a little pain in my stomach now and again but it only lasts for a short time and like i say it just feels like someone pinching you

Answer 1

If I were you; i wouldn't worry about it. If you don't have the urge to go or do not have abdominal cramps; or headaches. . However, 5 days is a long time for overdue eliminations. When I have the problem; eating 2-3 pitted prunes seem to immediately do the trick. You can also try prune juice.aside from plenty of water. You can also eat a lot of green leafy vegetables with lots of roughage and fibers. another one to take is MOM , a mild laxative.

If you must, you can put on a pair of gloves, and do a digital extraction if anything is there. We perform this procedure on the geriatric patients as this problem seem to be common among them.

Constipation means that a person has three bowel movements or fewer in a week. The stool is hard and dry. Sometimes it is painful to pass. You may feel "draggy" and full; bloated and gassy.


Some people think they should have a bowel movement every day. That is not really true. There is no "right" number of bowel movements. Each person's body finds its own normal number of bowel movements. It depends on the food you eat, how much you exercise, and other things.

At one time or another, almost everyone gets constipated. In most cases, it lasts for a short time and is not serious. When you understand what causes constipation, you can take steps to prevent

Changing what you eat and drink and how much you exercise will help relieve and prevent constipation. Here are some steps you can take.



1. Eat more fiber.

High-Fiber Foods

Fruit such as apples,peaches raspberries; tangerines;

Vegetables: such as acorn squash, raw broccoli; raw brussel sprouts; raw cabbage, raw carrots; raw cauloiflower; cooked spinach; and raw Zucchini.

Breads such as , Cereals, and Beans such as Whole-grain cereal, cold (All-Bran, Total, Bran Flakes)
Whole-grain cereal, hot (oatmeal, Wheatena) Whole-wheat or 7-grain bread

Black-eyed peas, cooked
Kidney beans, cooked
Lima beans, cooked

2. Drink plenty of water and other liquids such as fruit and vegetable juices and clear soups.

Liquid helps keep the stool soft and easy to pass, so it's important to drink enough fluids. Try not to drink liquids that contain caffeine or alcohol. Caffeine and alcohol tend to dry out your digestive system.

3. Get enough exercise.
Regular exercise helps your digestive system stay active and healthy. You don't need to become a great athlete. A 20- to 30-minute walk every day may help.

Allow yourself enough time to have a bowel movement.
Sometimes we feel so hurried that we don't pay attention to our body's needs. Make sure you don't ignore the urge to have a bowel movement.

5. Use laxatives only if a doctor says you should.
Laxatives are medicines that will make you pass a stool. Most people who are mildly constipated do not need laxatives. However, if you are doing all the right things and you are still constipated, your doctor may recommend laxatives for a limited time.

Your doctor will tell you if you need a laxative and what type is best for you. Laxatives come in many forms: liquid, chewing gum, pills, and powder that you mix with water, for example.

6. Check with your doctor about any medicines you take.
Some medicines can cause constipation. They include calcium pills, pain pills with codeine in them, some antacids, iron pills, diuretics (water pills), and medicines for depression. If you take medicine for another problem, be sure to ask your doctor whether it could cause constipation.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

A cup of coffee and a cigarette I have heard of a BigMac doing the job - I certainly would not recommend the eating of plastic for healing though. As you are on the alternative medicine page I would recommend only a natural wholefood such as CHIA SEEDS aka Happy seeds. They are jam packed with fibre, help with depression, short attention span, heart dis-ease, they are an anti-inflammatory, lowers high blood pressure, great for diabetes, thins the blood - actually it would be easier to list what they DON'T do. HINT; If the food can't turn bad - it is bad for you. "When diet is WRONG, medicine is of no use. When diet is CORRECT, medicine is of no need" An ancient Ayuverdic proverb.

Answer 4

i think you need to get a appointment with your doctor, mean while, eat lots of things with fiber, that means vegetable and fruits. Not eating enough fiber will cause bad constipation. However, from the sound of it, even laxatives didn't work so i would go to a doctor.

Answer 5

Idk wtf, but, you'd better get it out soon or the doctor is going to have to go in and get it. The procedure, digital impaction removal. That means the doc slips on a glove, lubes up and goes in with a finger and removes the stool.
Now, if that excites you, schedule your appointment, otherwise, keep drinking and taking the laxatives.

Answer 6

no its not bad yet don't let it get bad cos it hurts real badly take some more senacot and keep drinking until it moves ohh you will know when its stuck evil stomach cramps, and the pressure on testicles is immense

Answer 7

Water's good, how about exercise and eating fiber, how are you on these?