Question 1

what happens if i leave my constipation untreated?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: At minimum, you should see a doctor and have a colonoscopy.
If this test is normal, then the question is what exactly are your symptoms, and what is the frequency, severity, and impact on function of these symptoms.
If constipation cause you to not eat, lose weight, and become ill, or if you cannot work or function socially because of these, it should be treated.

Question 2

if severe constipation is left untreated what are the likely long term causes of it on your body ? is constipation something to get worried about?

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YES: It is an extremely  common question and strongly indicates that what i call dietary mayhem. It is not that it causes problems; it is part of the overall bad health that exists as a result of ignoring the well known rules of a proper diet.

Question 3

how long do untreated hemorrhoids hurt for after constipation?

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Hemmorhoids: A thrombosed hem will usually hurt for a few days then gradually resolve, so the worst pain is likely a week or less then slowly better over another couple of weeks. It would hurt a lot less and resolve a lot quicker if you let a surgeon treat it very soon after the clot forms. Then get more fiber in your diet to prevent recurrence.

Question 4

i am experiencing  difficult stools and constipation.

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Constipation remedy: There is no one size fits all constipation remedy, but pts your age usually have constipation due to lack of fiber in the diet, low water intake, excess meats, or drugs that slow gut movement (pain killers). Try drinking more water, eating fiber (fruits, veggies, oatmeal), taking metamucil, or cutting down on meats or pain meds.

Question 5

i am experiencing  constipation and feeling of unfinished defecation. the following also describes me: difficult stools. what should i do? when i do go, it is very small amount, like maybe a little bigger than large marble marble. 3 weeks

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Constipation: Constipation can be caused by lack of fiber in the diet. Please decrease sugars and fats in diet, and increase foods with fiber, like beans and green leafy vegetables. Drink lots of water.

Question 6

i am experiencing  feeling of unfinished defecation, obstipation, rectal lump and mucus in stool. the following also describe me: constipation and difficult stools. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See: A GI specialist. Try high fiber soft diet, drink plenty of fluids and increase activity level. Your GI May place you on stool softener, laxatives and or suppository or rectal manual stool evacuation if indicated

Question 7

hello in the last 4 days i've had constipation and had the need to go when i go to the toilet nothing happens except 2 twice where i went and when it started to come out it was then normal and today been trying all day when i went semi dihhera?

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Constipation: You may still be having constipation. Sometimes the stool blocks everything, but then lets some liquidy stool leak around the hard part. You may need a suppository or enema to help, followed by lots of oral fluids and maybe oral laxatives. Please speak to your doctor to get more specific help with this, especially if not improving or if there is any blood.

Question 8

when does the constipation go away ?

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What's the cause?: Doctors define constipation as stools less frequently than once every 3-4 days. Patients feel they are "constipated" when passing hard or small volume stool, or they feel full ; bloated. Had an x-ray to show you're not blocked?  We don't know if your gut is sluggish or your rectum works correctly, or if there is something extrinsic to the gut causing problems. Your answer comes from evaluation.

Question 9

for what reasons won't my constipation ever go away?

Accepted Answer

Fiber is good but: If you are not drinking enough fluid it can lead to constipation. Remember caffeine and alcohol dehydrate and lead to constipation. Generally i recommend 80-100 ounces of caffeine free/alcohol free fluids every day. It will take 10-14 days of this regimen to see improvement. If not better need to have a GI workup for other causes of constipation.

Question 10

hi, i am 23 and i have had a slight constipation for a while. normallyi go to the toilet once a day, but sometimes i couldn't.

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Eat more vegetables or high fiber diet.  Well hydrationyou could also add fiber supplement to the high fiber diet, goal of 25-30 grams per day.  However, remember to titrate your fiber intake slowly to avoid excessive bloating/discomfort (side effects of too much fiber at once).  Suggest to increase your fiber intake  by 5 grams/day for one week till you achieve your goal.  Miralax (polyethylene glycol) as needed is ok.

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I am experiencing constipation and feeling of unfinished defecation. the following also describes me: difficult stools. what should i do? when i do go, it is very small amount, like maybe a little bigger than large marble marble. 3 weeks

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I am experiencing feeling of unfinished defecation, obstipation, rectal lump and mucus in stool. the following also describe me: constipation and difficult stools. what should i do?

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Hello in the last 4 days i've had constipation and had the need to go when i go to the toilet nothing happens except 2 twice where i went and when it started to come out it was then normal and today been trying all day when i went semi dihhera?

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Hi, i am 23 and i have had a slight constipation for a while. normallyi go to the toilet once a day, but sometimes i couldn't.

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