Question 1

can i die from severe constipation?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Severe constipation leading to obstruction in the large bowel can lead to death but this is unlikely in a healthy young adult.  You are more likely to suffer from abdominal pain or hemorrhoids.

Question 2

what's the fix for severe constipation?

Accepted Answer

Medication and diet: Severe constipation can be treated effectively with medications
but also it is important to make sure there is no underlying
condition presenting as constipation e.G of condition : thyroid disease, irritable bowel, celiac disease.
There are both over the counter medications and prescribed medications that can help relieve symptoms.

Question 3

how to relieve very severe constipation?

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See physician: If you are suffering from severe constipation and so far nothing has helped, please see your physician about it.He may need to run some test on you and treat the main cause eg hypothyroidism etc.In the meantime , drink plenty of water!

Question 4

what can i do about severe constipation?

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Full assessment: Constipation has many contributors.  Diet high in simple carbohydrates (potatoes, rice, starches), lack of exercise, and lack of fluid intake are primary reasons, followed closely by medications that dry you out.  If you are a woman, menopause can also be a contributor.  That being said, adding daily miralax, (polyethylene glycol) 17g twice a day with water will help, and follow with an otc mild laxative for a few days.

Question 5

why might someone have severe constipation?

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 6

what kind of soups will help severe constipation?

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Any liquids: That are caffeine free/alcohol free will be help. Need 80-100 oz every day to avoid constipation at a minimum.

Question 7

i suffer from severe constipation once in a week?

Accepted Answer

Fiber and water: drink more water and eat more fiber, or add metamucil or similar fiber supplement. If getting worse see a doctor.

Question 8

can a person die if they have had severe constipation?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: As the primary cause of death, probably uncommon.  However, blockage of the colon can lead to many severe chemical abnormalities in the body, the potential for severe nutritional impairment etc.  Severe constipation mainly results in great lowering of the quality of one's life.  A gastroenterologist is a good person to see, although many pcp's treat this daily.

Question 9

how can i help my two kids with "severe constipation"?

Accepted Answer

Fiber and fluids: Whole grain cereals, bran, fruits eaten with the skin/rind, vegetables. Drinking lots of water and fruit juices like prunes, pears, etc.

Question 10

how are constipation and severe constipation different?

Accepted Answer

By definition: Consider pain, a mild pain may b tolerable but severe pain is not.

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