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A 17-year-old male asked:
can i die from severe constipation?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Carla L. Kinganswered
Pediatrics 23 years experience
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.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
What causes constipation in pregnancy?
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Dr. Scott Krameranswered
Gynecology 36 years experience
Hormones: Progesterone is important to keeping your baby in your womb. It also is responsible for making you feel fatigue and bloated. The bloating is from slowing of your intestines, which can also be called constipation. A high fiber diet, regular exercise, and fluids can counter this condition.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Could prenatal vitamins be causing constipation?
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Yes: There is extra iron and calcium in prenatal vitamins, both of which can cause constipation. Eat a high-fiber, low-fat diet and drink plenty of water to help avoid this.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Is it normal to be constipated from prenatal vitamins?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Neeoo Chinanswered
Fertility Medicine 40 years experience
Yes: Yes, constipation is usually due to the iron content in the prenatal vitamins. Some prenatal vitamins will contain a stool softener to help with the constipation. Remember also that pregnancy itself will at times lead to constipation due to the hormone Progesterone which slows the transit time through the bowels. Increased fluids and high fiber foods will help.
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A 26-year-old member asked:
What should I do if i'm still constipated after increasing my fiber intake?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Rakhi Diminoanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fluids and Softeners: Increase your fluid intake. Also using stool softeners is very helpful. Most prescription prenatal vitamins have a little bit of a softerner in it, but most pregnant women need more.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Will eating fiber rich food help treat constipation?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Troy Reynaanswered
Pediatric Surgery 44 years experience
Yes.: Fiber and drinking enough water to allow fiber to work well.
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