What happens when you are constipated for too long?

For most people constipation rarely causes complications, but people with long-term constipation can develop: haemorrhoids (piles) faecal impaction (where dry, hard stools collect in the rectum) bowel incontinence (the leakage of liquid stools)

When should you go to the hospital for constipation?

If your constipation is accompanied by the following symptoms, seek immediate medical help:

• intense and/or constant abdominal pain.
• vomiting.
• bloating.
• blood in your stool.

How do you know when constipation is serious?

Call your doctor right away if you have sudden constipation with belly pain or cramping and you aren’t able to poop or pass gas at all. Also, make the call if: Constipation is a new problem for you and lifestyle changes haven’t helped. You have blood in your stool.

What happens when laxatives don’t work?

If laxatives have not worked to move impacted (built-up) stools, your doctor may suggest physically removing these in a non-surgical treatment. This involves inserting a gloved finger into the anal passage to break up impacted faeces.

What happens when you don’t poop for 3 days?

However, I was quite surprised to know that as per my doctor, going without poop for 2 to 3 days is normal. So, if you think that your body’s pooping cycling is long, it is fine until you don;t feel uncomfortable and bloated. However, if it is a new thing that happened, you must consult a doctor.

What are the side effects of severe constipation?

Haemorrhoids

Torn skin (anal fissures)

Faecal impaction

Rectal prolapse

Faecal incontinence

Fatigue

Encopresis

How to relieve severe constipation?

One tablespoon of molasses before bed makes ease your constipation in the morning and provides relief from constipation.

You can also add molasses to your breakfast meal.

Two or three tablespoons of Molasses with two or three tablespoons of peanut in the morning help you to provide relief from constipation.

What is the reason for severe constipation?

For instance, childhood sexual or physical abuse — or the loss of a parent through divorce, separation, or death — may contribute to adult chronic constipation. Constipation often coexists with depression. Chronic constipation can also be caused by an underlying medical condition such as low thyroid hormone levels.

What are the dangers of constipation?

Swollen veins in your anus (hemorrhoids). Straining to have a bowel movement may cause swelling in the veins in and around your anus.

Torn skin in your anus (anal fissure). A large or hard stool can cause tiny tears in the anus.

Stool that can’t be expelled (fecal impaction).

Intestine that protrudes from the anus (rectal prolapse).