Question 1

How long does it take for a suppository to relieve constipation?

Accepted Answer

I depends on the suppository.  Some are glycerin and only stimulate the rectum by their irritant properties.  Bisacodyl suppositories ( dulcolax, etc.) are gut stimulants and generally work better and quicker but can lead to cramps.

Question 2

Blackishgreen stool water no form, in 1 yr old boy with constipation for 3 months no relief but suppositories what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Black watery stools can be blood from high up in the bowel.  Many possibilities such as ulcer or crohn's disease.  For this he needs to see a pediatric gastroenterologist.

Question 3

Is it safe to take magnesium citrate immediately after a suppository for severe constipation due to pain meds after surgery?

Accepted Answer

If you're healthy otherwise, that should be fine.  Severe constipation with narcotics is a real problem.  Tapering back/off the meds as soon as you can will help.

Question 4

I had a c-section about a week ago and was advised that i can occasionally take a spoon of liquid paraffin to assist with constipation and healing, will this have any effect the medication i'm currently taking (synaleve & voltaren 100 suppositories)?

Accepted Answer

liquid paraffin like mineral oil is a substance that is occasionally prescribed for constipation. One of the biggest drawbacks, though, is that it can interfere with absorption of other medications and nutrients. A better option would be a stool softener which attracts water molecules to the stool to make it softer and easier to pass. You will also have less anal leakage with the stool softener.

Question 5

Tried liquid suppository, mom, mineral oil enema, still no bm from constipation due to meds and bruised ribs! what can i do now for immediate relief??

Accepted Answer

You have correctly tried transrectal route for relief of your constipation.  It is also helpful to treat from above with oral laxatives.  One bottle of overt the counter magnesium citrate should work.  If not you may need to seek medical care/advice.

Question 6

I am constipated and i have taken 2 glycerin suppository   already and i am still freel constipated . what should i do ? or take ?

Accepted Answer

Try taking one capful of MiraLAX in 8 ounces of fluid. It is a non absorbable polyethylene glycol that will draw water into your bowel and help you have a bowel movement. You need to have enough fluid in your system in order for it to work. You can take it 2-3 days in a row. Drink plenty of fluids, .

Question 7

Used glycerin suppository couple days ago. concerned i have not gone much since. am i still constipated or will it take couple days for bm to regulate?

Accepted Answer

A glycerin suppository is not much more than a bit of petroleum jelly  like material in a glob. It is not going to fix constipation but might allow a bulky stool to pass. Constipation results when the stool debris remains in the large bowel where water is removed. Your diet &or lack of emptying allows this to happen. Effective control of constipation may take months, diet change & Miralax.

Question 8

How long does a babies gliceran suppository take in affect the baby is 5 weeks old and constipated

Accepted Answer

A glycerine suppository only takes a few minutes to melt, but it may take a few more hours for the child to pass a stool.

Constipation is the passage of a dry, hard stool - not necessarily the absence of daily stool. If you suspect your child may be crying because he is ill, call your child's doctor. That being said, constipation is common in infants and there are a couple things you can do to help.

1.) give pear or prune juice - 1oz/age in months/day so in your case 1 oz. Not only does prune or pear juice have sugar which can help soften bms, but also has fiber (notice the gritty texture when you drink it?). This does not mean that you should be feeding your baby juice as a part of his regular diet, but it's ok in daily small amounts to treat constipation.

2.) if juice does not work, then you can try a glycerine suppository which you can buy over the counter. Just cut a pea-sized piece of the glycerine and place it in the baby's anus to lubricate the hard stool. This is not meant for daily use, so if you find that your baby needs a suppository in order to have a bm despite dietary changes, discuss with your child's doctor.

3.) do not use mineral oil, laxatives or enemas. These methods are not safe for infants.

4.) finally, if constipation is persistent and not improved with any of the above recommendations, be sure to contact your baby's doctor. There are some very rare underlying disorders such as hirschprung's disease, cystic fibrosis or hypothyroidism that can cause chronic constipation.

Question 9

I took a suppository. i got an average amount out as ive been constipated. but it feels like i still have more to come out. when i push nothing comes out. just gas. do i take more laxatives or do i just try eating more fibre and drinking more water?

Accepted Answer

For constipation - 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 10

2 yo constipated. gave suppository. no stool. 20 min later took rectal temp. felt  warm. had to take temp many x. therm not working. as i was doing this brown mucus w/dot blood came out. suppository?

Accepted Answer

Give otc polyethylene glycol(miralax) 1-2 teaspoonful in 8-10 ounces of juice or gatorade twice daily until he gets diarrhea, then once daily. No more suppository because it is causing irritation, bleeding and pain. Give extra fluid, avoid greasy/fatty food. If not better, see the pediatrician, might need manual removal and laxative med.

How long does it take for a suppository to relieve constipation