Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Could i have an intestinal obstruction from severe constipation? if so, how would i know?? is there a risk of perforation and sepsis?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Possible: Severe constipation can result in intestinal obstruction. If you have not had a bowel movement in a week, you are at risk for bowel obstruction. To prevent constipation, increase you intake of fiber foods, or take a fiber laxative like Metamucil. Plus drink enough water daily so that your urine is most colorless. Exercise also helps in moving the bowels. Consult this site for fiber foods. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948
Answered 7/5/2017
634 views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Have chronic constipation, bloated, thin stools and severe gut pain...ER found no evidence of gallstones. Crohns? Bowel obstruction?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have a history of severe constipation and bowel obstruction. Doctor is doing an abdominal CT with barium. Is the barium safe for me??
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How long after a severe peptic ulcer perforation before peritonitis and sepsis will kill a person? (let's assume the person is in his sixties)
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can an intestinal obstruction cause Diarreah?? I've been having terrible constipation even with Miralax (polyethylene glycol) and now Diarreah but it's pure water??
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
After bowel perforation with entercocci in blood, how long before sepsis kills a person?
What are the chances of recovering from sepsis after bowel perforation?
I suffer from severe constipation & take 4 doses of Miralax daily. I just had a CT scan with barium contrast. Am I at risk for intestinal obstruction?
If sentinel loop, mid-left, is evident on one of two abdominal x-rays due to severe constipation, can this indicate intermittent bowel obstruction or intermittent pancreatic inflammation, or other?
Warning signs of a bowel obstruction? Is severe constipation still able to be relieved after 3-4wks w/o a bm?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
