Question 1

what makes your bm green?

Accepted Answer

Rapid transit time: Through the GI tract.

Question 2

what wrong with a person that haven 't had a bm for to wks?

Accepted Answer

Something bad: Constipation is one of those things that a person cannot let go on for more than a few days, because the food he eats forms poop, and where would the poop go? There is no way to relieve constipation except to get the poop out. There are many ways to do that, depending on the condition of the poop, the patient, and the plans of his primary and gastrointestinal doctors. The poop must come out.

Question 3

need to have bm been 6 days?

Accepted Answer

Opioid constipation: Constipation is a major concern in those taking opioids eg butran. Prevention w/stool softeners ; laxatives is imperative as you won't develop tolerance to narcotic-induced constipation, unlike other side effects. If otc isn't enough, ask your prescribing doc for prescription stuff like lubiprostone, linaclotide ; methylnaltrexone.

Question 4

is it normal to have bm twice a day?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Bms typically vary from person to person and can be normal but differ completely and still be normal. There are people who go once every three days and that is normal for them. More of a concern would be a change in bowel habits. Also if bms are associated with abdominal or rectal pain, blood associated with them all are concerns and should be evaluated by a physiaicn. But bms 2x a day can be nl.

Question 5

is it normal to have bm every other day?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Or even every third day.

Question 6

why my anus hurts in the morning before bm?

Accepted Answer

Lots possible: Both gastroenterologists & colorectal surgeons can help you. They will first perform a visual inspection & digital exam after taking your history as to circumstances, duration, quality, timing of symptoms & your risk factors. They may then determine topical treatment or ask to perform further evaluation of the rectal lining. Symptoms may prove functional (proctalgia fugax) & warrant different rx.

Question 7

how long does it take for ex-lax to work for bm?

Accepted Answer

8 hours: Ex-lax usually takes up to 8 hours to work.  You need fiber to keep regular. Also increasing your water intake helps. High fat and processed foods can contribute to constipation.

Question 8

do i have a possible endometriosis if pain on bm?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Quite possible, but non-specific, especially if it's only pain with bm; other causes would have to be considered as well.

Question 9

why do i get a bellyache in the morning before bm?

Accepted Answer

Dont know: But if it goes away after, dont worry about it.

Question 10

why is there a tingling sensation in my butt before bm?

Accepted Answer

Rectal expansion: A full rectum will stimulate the nerves that give you "pressure/fullness" and "back pain" which is a signal to you to empty the rectum.

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