Question 1

i had some constipation so my dr said to do a miralax gatorade prep. i chose red because im not doing a colonoscopy. my colon is clean but the liquid coming out is red. its been several times now. could this be the gatorade or is it blood?

Accepted Answer

Likely food dye: If you are not having severe cramping or passing clumps of mucous, the red color is most likely from the dye in the Gatorade. It should clear in a day or two.  Bleeding high in the intestine usually gives a black color, and blood in the distal colon or rectum is usually stringy and mixed with mucous and stool and the watery part of diarrhea is not red.

Question 2

i drank the gatorade & miralx cleanse (64oz) because i was extremely constipated.i don't think my colon is empty. should my bowels be normal?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Sometimes the MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) prep does not clean out very constipated patients completely.  Ask your doctor to see if there are better regimens for your constipation if it is a recurrent problem.

Question 3

i'm constipated i've drank 64oz. of gatorade w/ 51grams of miralax (polyethylene glycol) over 4hrs. i've only went a small amount still painful last bm was 8/16. blockage?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Best to see your dr. And even a GI dr. To get the best evaluation and diagnosis of your constipation.  Good luck.

Question 4

i am experiencing  difficult stools and constipation.

Accepted Answer

Constipation remedy: There is no one size fits all constipation remedy, but pts your age usually have constipation due to lack of fiber in the diet, low water intake, excess meats, or drugs that slow gut movement (pain killers). Try drinking more water, eating fiber (fruits, veggies, oatmeal), taking metamucil, or cutting down on meats or pain meds.

Question 5

i am experiencing  constipation and feeling of unfinished defecation. the following also describes me: difficult stools. what should i do? when i do go, it is very small amount, like maybe a little bigger than large marble marble. 3 weeks

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Constipation can be caused by lack of fiber in the diet. Please decrease sugars and fats in diet, and increase foods with fiber, like beans and green leafy vegetables. Drink lots of water.

Question 6

i am experiencing  feeling of unfinished defecation, obstipation, rectal lump and mucus in stool. the following also describe me: constipation and difficult stools. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See: A GI specialist. Try high fiber soft diet, drink plenty of fluids and increase activity level. Your GI May place you on stool softener, laxatives and or suppository or rectal manual stool evacuation if indicated

Question 7

i  have pain in upper abdominal and radiate to the side and back nausea constipated. i drink some stuff for constipation i went out stool color normal then stool color look white /clay i wasn't eating just throwing up. help?

Accepted Answer

Abdomina pain : It's hard to tell what going on without an examination. I am concerned for gall bladder disease. Please see a doctor

Question 8

does hot water n honey help for constipation?

Accepted Answer

It helps many things: Many people find a hot drink in the morning stimulates the bowels. Lemon and honey in hot water seems to
stimulates mucus production in the intestine, aiding in flushing of toxins. It also seems to aid this mucus flushing in the respiratory tract during a cold.  Other consipation helps include bulkier stools with dietary fiber (bran, whole grains, veggies, fruit), water, and exercise.

Question 9

constipation for 7 days. took laxatives for 6 days n nothing?

Accepted Answer

See: your doctor.  Taking laxatives with no results could be a problem.  Worry about an obstruction.  See your doctor to get on a proper schedule

Question 10

2 year child constipation?

Accepted Answer

Change his/her diet: Constipation often happens with toddlers. They are generally picky eaters. Increase water, fruits, veggies, fruit juices, and fiber. Have a daily poop schedule to encourage taking the time to defecate. If the problem continues you may need to see your doctor for stool softeners or laxatives.

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I had some constipation so my dr said to do a miralax gatorade prep. i chose red because im not doing a colonoscopy. my colon is clean but the liquid coming out is red. its been several times now. could this be the gatorade or is it blood?

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I drank the gatorade & miralx cleanse (64oz) because i was extremely constipated.i don't think my colon is empty. should my bowels be normal?

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I'm constipated i've drank 64oz. of gatorade w/ 51grams of miralax (polyethylene glycol) over 4hrs. i've only went a small amount still painful last bm was 8/16. blockage?

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I am experiencing difficult stools and constipation.

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I am experiencing constipation and feeling of unfinished defecation. the following also describes me: difficult stools. what should i do? when i do go, it is very small amount, like maybe a little bigger than large marble marble. 3 weeks

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I am experiencing feeling of unfinished defecation, obstipation, rectal lump and mucus in stool. the following also describe me: constipation and difficult stools. what should i do?

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I have pain in upper abdominal and radiate to the side and back nausea constipated. i drink some stuff for constipation i went out stool color normal then stool color look white /clay i wasn't eating just throwing up. help?

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Does hot water n honey help for constipation?

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Constipation for 7 days. took laxatives for 6 days n nothing?

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2 year child constipation?

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