Question 1

medicine or daily intake for people with  irregular bowel movement.it's been two weeks now since the last poop. stomach pain and back pain now.?

Accepted Answer

Chronic constipation: Need to see gastroenterology. First recommendation would be daily fiber laxative like metamucil. Second would be moral ax 17 grams duly in 8 oz fluid. There are prescriptive drugs for chronic constipation that are effective ie amitiza (lubiprostone). Need to see physician first.

Question 2

why do i always have stomach pain before a bowel movement?

Accepted Answer

See below: The stool is moving in large intestine for one.   However you could also have hemorrhorids or an anal fissure which can make bowel movements painful.

Question 3

i have stomach pain in the lower left of my stomach and have regular bowel movements?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: There are many different things that can be causing your pain, some minor (irritable bowel) but some serious (colon ca).  We need to know about the type of pain, what brings it on and what relieves it, any pertinent past history, etc. We are a "hands-on" profession and can learn a lot from physical examination.  Lastly, we often need to run tests like blood tests, x-rays, or even endoscopy.

Question 4

i have a stomach pain that won't go away for 12+ hours.  it feels like an urge for bowel movement but nothing to show for.  ?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Try some simple remedies like prune juice or a mild laxative. A suppository can also help if there is rectal pressure to have a bowel movement. If you have serious symptoms like severe abdominal pain, vomiting, fevers, blood in the stool then seek urgent evaluation.

Question 5

earlier, i went to the bathroom, had a bowel movement, and then my stomach felt like it would explode. help. worst stomach pain so far!

Accepted Answer

Intestinal Movements: Our stomach, small/large intestines are in a constant state of motion called peristalsis.  This is how digested food is pushed along in digestion. When we move our bowels, this activity increases and there can be spasms associated as it tries to move things along. If there is something that requires extra effort such as gas or a large stool, it may cause cramping.  This is uncomfortable but normal.

Question 6

for some reason i am only able to have a bowel movement every approx. 10 days?what can i do.my stomach get really hard and i keep getting stomach pain

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Youre likely constipated due to your fentanyl patch. Try over-the-counter MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) or colace for stool softeners. If still persistent ur md can prescribe you other meds.

Question 7

been having stomach pain for 6 days now and unable to have a bowel movement. what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Abd pain: Significant constipation can cause abdominal pain.  Stay well hydrated (at least 8 - 8 ounces glasses of water per day). Try to get in 5 servings of vegetables and 4 servings of fruit per day – get that fiber in. Stay physically active if possible.  There are a number of over the counter laxatives that you can take now to help pass your retained fecal matter.

Question 8

my girlfriend has only had 3 or 4 pebbles come out in her bowel movements over a span of 7 to 10 days. she has stomach pain and feels extremely ill an?

Accepted Answer

No other disease?: 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 through the gut, then the things to try are vegetables, water, prune juice, prunes, fiber+water, Miralax, (polyethylene glycol) Senokot or other senna, milk of magnesia, other laxatives... A doctor can evaluate and prescribe helpful meds too. Exercise also helps.

Question 9

having persistent stomach pain for 3 days. need for bowel movement yet can't produce one. prescribed calflac to relax bowels yet still consistent pain?

Accepted Answer

Check with your doc: You will need a direct exam by your doctor to find out what is wrong with you.   At the least, you need to get the bowel moving again perhaps with the aid of a suppository or laxative.

Question 10

what causes sudden stomach pain and gas! sometimes i would have a bowel movement but other times i wouldn't.

Accepted Answer

How long?: A viral illness and/or food poisoning  are probably the most common causes of those symptoms but that usually moves thru your system in a few days.  If this has been going on longer than that you should see an md for a work up.  There are inflammatory colitises, food intolerances, parasitic diseases and other diseases that may cause the same symptoms but over a prolonged period.

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Medicine or daily intake for people with irregular bowel movement.it's been two weeks now since the last poop. stomach pain and back pain now.?

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Why do i always have stomach pain before a bowel movement?

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I have stomach pain in the lower left of my stomach and have regular bowel movements?

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I have a stomach pain that won't go away for 12+ hours. it feels like an urge for bowel movement but nothing to show for. ?

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Earlier, i went to the bathroom, had a bowel movement, and then my stomach felt like it would explode. help. worst stomach pain so far!

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For some reason i am only able to have a bowel movement every approx. 10 days?what can i do.my stomach get really hard and i keep getting stomach pain

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Been having stomach pain for 6 days now and unable to have a bowel movement. what could be wrong?

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My girlfriend has only had 3 or 4 pebbles come out in her bowel movements over a span of 7 to 10 days. she has stomach pain and feels extremely ill an?

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Having persistent stomach pain for 3 days. need for bowel movement yet can't produce one. prescribed calflac to relax bowels yet still consistent pain?

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What causes sudden stomach pain and gas! sometimes i would have a bowel movement but other times i wouldn't.

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