Can you be constipated and still poop

Question 1

If i took ex-lax after being constipated, is it normal to still feel like i "have to go" even after i just took a huge poop?

Answer

Caused by ex-lax: Medications like ex-lax work. The problem is they can work too well. That is why you are pooping even when empty. As long as the medication is in y... Read More

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Question 2

My baby is 10 months old . her poop has been hard for a few days now. she's still goes out about 3 times a day. should i be concerned about constipation?

Answer

Add water, juice: Constipation in babies is easily treated. Add 60-120 ml of apple or pear juice daily to soften the stool. Increase water intake )offer bottles or sipp... Read More

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Question 3

My breastfed 6 mth old is now on solids and poops several times a day. although they are still soft, they are dry and small; is she constipated?

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Normal stooling: If she is having several stools a day, it would be hard to say she is constipated.

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No: Soft stools do't qualify as constipation. Think clods of dirt or thick rabbit pellets, consistency really defines the issue.Many kids will grunt & gro... Read More

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Unlikely: If she is having several bowel movements a day and is still eating and acting normally it is doubtful that she is constipated. If she is irritable, c... Read More

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Question 4

No urge to poop. suppository did not work. when got urge only sup came out. still no urge. constipation or poop just not ready?

Answer

Constipation: How long have you been without urge or bowel movement? I recommend some mild exercise, and some people respond well to prunes, cantaloupe, caffeine, r... Read More

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Question 5

I'm very constipated. went to dr. and he told me to take laxatives. i took two maximum strength laxatives and still can't poop...what could be wrong?

Answer

Your diet: the problem is your diet, life long of junk food will not be treated by a couple of laxatives.you need a lot of hydration 8-10 bottle of water,and nat... Read More

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Question 6

Good day. i am straining hard to poop. i have taken the following medication. (preperation h) the problem is still persistent after 2 weeks. i am only able to poop if i use a constipation tablet. however i do not want to prolong the use. please assis?

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Doctors can check: Each person with constipation needs to be sure there is no other disease causing it. If constipation is just due to slow movement of the food and poop... Read More

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Question 7

One year old, constipated for a month, poops every few days but still super hard. pushes and pushes and no poop. juice,fletchers nothings working?

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Needs soft stools: Constipation is a frustrating problem in children who have had a painful bm in the past. Try "p" fruits peaches, pears and prunes, increase fluids an... Read More

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Question 8

If anus has been hurting after poop does that mean constipation? pain long after going to restroom still burning or cut feeling. sometimesblood. nohem

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Yes: Pain and blood as a consequence of chronic constipation. You need to modify your diet, drink 6- 8 glasses of water, increase you fibers, vegetables an... Read More

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Question 9

If you had chronic constipation for years on and off. i have been really constipated last two weeks. 1 or 2 times a week i can go pretty good but i still feel urge to poop. hard stools when i do.l how do you know it's something more then constipation?

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We usually pay concern to constipation when it is a SUDDEN change in the bowel habit and especially there are associated symptoms such as weight loss,... Read More

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Question 10

My 6-month-old baby has been crying for hours. she's constipated and trying to poop but still no result. is it ok to use suppositories?

Answer

YES: GIVE QUARTER OR HALF THE SIZE of the glycerin suppository but AVOID USING frequently as you may need to talk with your pcp if constipation persists

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Can you be constipated and still poop

If i took ex-lax after being constipated, is it normal to still feel like i "have to go" even after i just took a huge poop?

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My baby is 10 months old . her poop has been hard for a few days now. she's still goes out about 3 times a day. should i be concerned about constipation?

My breastfed 6 mth old is now on solids and poops several times a day. although they are still soft, they are dry and small; is she constipated?

No urge to poop. suppository did not work. when got urge only sup came out. still no urge. constipation or poop just not ready?

I'm very constipated. went to dr. and he told me to take laxatives. i took two maximum strength laxatives and still can't poop...what could be wrong?

Good day. i am straining hard to poop. i have taken the following medication. (preperation h) the problem is still persistent after 2 weeks. i am only able to poop if i use a constipation tablet. however i do not want to prolong the use. please assis?

One year old, constipated for a month, poops every few days but still super hard. pushes and pushes and no poop. juice,fletchers nothings working?

If anus has been hurting after poop does that mean constipation? pain long after going to restroom still burning or cut feeling. sometimesblood. nohem

If you had chronic constipation for years on and off. i have been really constipated last two weeks. 1 or 2 times a week i can go pretty good but i still feel urge to poop. hard stools when i do.l how do you know it's something more then constipation?

My 6-month-old baby has been crying for hours. she's constipated and trying to poop but still no result. is it ok to use suppositories?

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