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What happens if someone has been constipated for a week. what can they do? will this hurt their health?
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Constipation: Not having bowel movements for prolonged period of time can be hazardous to your health. Normal bowel habits from 2 times a day to 2 bowel movements a week. Not having bowel movements for a week called obstipation can cause fecal impaction inflammation of rectum and or colonic dilatation and possible rupture of colon. One must take necessary action( see a doctor) for bowel regimen and/or enema.
Answered 10/18/2016
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