Question 1

constipated but still have small bowel movements with a feeling of incomplete evacuation. could i be impacted?

Accepted Answer

Possible : You could check yourself with a glove to find out . Try NaturalCalmcan get on internet  it's a magnesium product you can titrate till you pass the lumps . Be sure they come out because diarrhea will pass an obstruction . Then when clean you cN back odd untilyou have banana shaped  stool without straining

Question 2

can you be constipated and still have bowel movements?

Accepted Answer

Yes as : Constipation rfers not just to infrequent bm's but also dry hard pelletized stool daily is also constipation. Get your fluids up to 80-100oz per day of caffeine free/alcohol free and you should improve.

Question 3

can you still have bowel movements when constipated?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stool can leak around obstruction.

Question 4

can you be constipated but still have a bowel movement?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. There are patients with longstanding stool retention/constipation where thick/bulky/dry stool "logs" are retained inside the colon while wet stool swirls around them and leaks constantly. This is most often seen in kids whose colon has ballooned from long term retention. By adulthood these are rare.

Question 5

i have used suppositories but still haven't had a bowel movement .this isn't my normal constipation ,i'm having pain in left lower back what is this?

Accepted Answer

Constipation causes: There are myriad causes including some very nasty ones which cannot be addressed in 400 spaces. Make a virtual appt to begin and see a doc to have a real workup after!

Question 6

i don't have constipation. but still find it difficult to pass normal soft bowel movements. i feel incomplete evacuation of stools?

Accepted Answer

: It happens. Sometimes the nerve endings of the rectal vault send confusing signals so you feel residual when there is little there. You can also have weakened emptying if the muscles there have stretched out over time. This happens when you try to hold on too long routinely &amp; the bowel balloons some. Teaching yourself to empty more often &amp; keeping less near the outlet over many months may help.

Question 7

been having trouble with constipation for about 6 weeks. i was advised to take laxido a laxative for it which i have been doing. i still need to take laxido to have a bowel movement. i did have a colonscopy in may for different bowel issue clear?

Accepted Answer

: Physical exercise, such as running or jogging plays a critical role in keeping bowel movements regular when done consistently few times a week. Hydration is next with a log to keep foods that are causing trouble most of the time when ingested.

Question 8

constipated for a month. started movicol four days ago. 3 x per day. have had a bowel movement each day but no complete relief and still not back to normal yet.considering micro lax enema. safe to mix osmotic micro lax with iso-osmotic movicol? 42yrs

Accepted Answer

Fiber and water: You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948
Wish you good health!

Question 9

5w old supplemented baby constipated 1 big bowel movement after rectal stimulation a small bowel movement with suppository 2xday karo syrup still pain?

Accepted Answer

Infant constipation: Most likely reason is formula intolerance. Please keep in mind it is not lactose intolerance, rather milk protein intolerance. Would recommend using  Gerber Good start, if no change in 2 weeks then need to go to Alimentum or Nutramigen.  
If symptoms still persist after these changes you may need to be seen by a specialist. Karo syrup is OK for short term. May also use baby fleets enema as needed

Question 10

have a nagging urge to have a bowel movement, but can't go. it is not constipation as i am still regular.ocasional red bright blood appears in stools.

Accepted Answer

Blood in stool: You should go make an appointment soon to go see your doctor.  Blood in the stool is NEVER normal.

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Constipated but still have small bowel movements with a feeling of incomplete evacuation. could i be impacted?

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Can you be constipated and still have bowel movements?

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Can you still have bowel movements when constipated?

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Can you be constipated but still have a bowel movement?

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I have used suppositories but still haven't had a bowel movement .this isn't my normal constipation ,i'm having pain in left lower back what is this?

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I don't have constipation. but still find it difficult to pass normal soft bowel movements. i feel incomplete evacuation of stools?

A member asked:

Been having trouble with constipation for about 6 weeks. i was advised to take laxido a laxative for it which i have been doing. i still need to take laxido to have a bowel movement. i did have a colonscopy in may for different bowel issue clear?

A member asked:

Constipated for a month. started movicol four days ago. 3 x per day. have had a bowel movement each day but no complete relief and still not back to normal yet.considering micro lax enema. safe to mix osmotic micro lax with iso-osmotic movicol? 42yrs

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5w old supplemented baby constipated 1 big bowel movement after rectal stimulation a small bowel movement with suppository 2xday karo syrup still pain?

A member asked:

Have a nagging urge to have a bowel movement, but can't go. it is not constipation as i am still regular.ocasional red bright blood appears in stools.

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