A member asked:

How long to too long to not have a bowel movement? i've had three hospitizations for blockage and 2 surgeries.. the last one was in february of this year? drink at least 6 bottles of water and take miralax daily.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Neil McLeod answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

You need to have a bowel movement every day more or less, and certaianly more frequently than every three days which is the marker for constipation. Having already had surgery for blockages you need to stay on top of this and get medical help immediately. It is extremely unhealthy to have fomenting digested food lingering in the gut tract.

Answered 6/10/2023

0 views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more