A member asked:

I haven't had a bowel movement in 3 days and i had one today but it was very small. & i keep feeling like i have to go but nothing comes. could something be wrong with my intestines.

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Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Constipation,: Many reasons for bowel irregularity. Eating high fiber food ( fresh veges and fruits daily) drinking plenty of water and regular exercise helps regularize the bm may take stool softener like senna, colase, or laxative like exlax or mom;now if you are unable to pass stool. You can add psylium husk or fiber tablet daily if cannot eat high fiber food. Miralax (polyethylene glycol) is another option if this is chronic.

Answered 3/27/2018

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Dr. Marshall Seligmann answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Constipation.: These are common symptoms of constipation.

Answered 6/23/2015

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