Help! I havn't taken a shit in 3 days! Is this kind of constipation normal for a 20 y/o female? What do I do?

[Kittykatdoll]

I don't want to take a laxative because I heard those can make it happen at the worst times. I've never had this before and it's making me cranky and lethargic. I just want it out 😩😥

[Anonymous]

It sounds distressing for you not have had a bowel movement in 3 days, but if this isn't something that is regularly happening to you, and its not associated with any bleeding or severe cramping or other bowel or stomach symptoms, be assured that everyone... repeat... everyone gets constipated sometimes in their life. Try to avoid using any laxatives and opt for the natural solutions. Drink plenty of water, eat plenty of fiber, try your prunes, eating some 100% whole wheat bread, wheat crackers, drinking some apple juice, and even sometimes things like eating gummy bears can work. If you don't feel like going, sitting on the pot for a long time is only going to strain those muscles down there and you may end up getting a hernia. If you have not been able to go after a week's time, then I would definitely advise you seeing a doctor, but right now, don't stress about it.

[Curious_Jane]

These things all contribute to better bowel movements.

Metamusal
Prune juice
Dried prunes
Thick smoothie
Doing exercise

[Curious_Jane]

Ohhh and also coffee too

[Kittykatdoll]

Ty I'll try these

[palek]

Don't worry about it. After seven or eight days you'll begin vomiting your own feces, which is actually a more efficient method of bowel evacuation. You'll no longer need to waste money on toilet paper, though you'll probably be inclined to brush more often.

[JamesDylan1990]

www.thegreatfitnessexperiment.com/.../...iber.html

[sweettckae]

why does everyone keep saying eat bananas? ...

dont eat bananas, you'll get constipated even more. eat an apple, its high in fiber.

Oatmeal, also fiber. its like clay.. it doesn't digest and comes out of your system quicker.
chia seeds, flax seeds, oat bran, eat a fiber bar. yogurt helps as well, natural plain yogurt. dont eat any sugar, sugar clogs up your bowel movements.

[WeWereMeantToBe]

This x1000

[Jack_S]

Try drinking a liter can if apple juice, or
Copious amounts of green tea.

They can both clear you out quickly.

If you want, running for a period of time will stimulate bowel movements

[Anonymous]

it can happen, is not even considered constipation for three days. Did you change your diet? Once i traveled to a different country eating different foods and i didn't have one for 7 days. Drink more water and see what happens

[snowangle]

It happens to me sometimes. Just eat something high in fiber and you should get relief soon. :)

[erandal]

If I go for 48 hours without a poo I drink a few strong cups of coffee and make sure I have a good book no plans for the next few hours...

[Kittykatdoll]

Thing is... my butt starts to hurt from sitting on the toilet sand then I get toilet seat imprint on my butt 😂 so yea I don't like to sit there for too long

[erandal]

Wiggle your legs and feet or you will get bad cramp. You could also try fingering your ass with some shower gel, that works for me too but you have to have a shower afterwards or it feels weird.

[Soshy]

I don't think your age contributes to this. You shouldn't be constipated period. Try having some milk of magnesia

[tee15]

Try eating lots of papaya and plum, also drink lots of water if it persists maybe you should go to a doctor..!

[broadshoulders]

I hope it's out by now!
But from now on drink good amount of water, it helps ease digestion. And have a high fibre diet.
This will help your digestive track.

And watch out what you eat.

[Anonymous]

Are you about to get your period? How much water do you drink? Do you eat enough fat's and fiber ( both important )?

[Jaden69]

What's your diet like? Even so, 3 days is a lot of time. I'd suggest heading to the doctors.

[Anonymous]

Take restoralax; it isn't like a traditional laxative and it's non-addictive. I took this at a doctor's recommendation. Take it for a full week.

[Anonymous]

I know somebody that only shits like 2 or 3 times a month

[Anonymous]

Try eating a bag of sugar free chocolate or drink a cup of olive oil

[Anonymous]

Put a finger up your butt and unclog whatever is stuck lol.

[Sunflower19]

Eat/drink fiber! Lots of fiber!

[Anonymous]

Eat bananas

[sweettckae]

no, whatever you do, DO NOT EAT BANANAS!! they cause constipation.

[Kittykatdoll]

Dammit I ate some

[KittyKlip]

Eat a bunch of bananas.

[Anonymous]

Give yourself an enema

[abc--123]

Eat prunes. I hear they help

[thewanderingme]

eat some bananas.

[APRU5]

Prune juice