After how long should I realize I have a problem?

[Anonymous]

This is kind of gross...

After how many days of not going to the bathroom should I realize I have a problem?

I had thought that people should use the bathroom once a day but apparently it's normal to go a few days without going.

But it's been 5 days now and nothing. I used to go at least once a day and now I'm not. This has been going on for a few months now. I've only been able to go through the use of laxatives and I know they're dangerous to use :(

I've tried eating foods claiming to induce... bathroom needs, I've increased my water intake to 64oz/day, I've taken digestive aids, I've increased my fiber, and all I'm doing is gaining weight every day because I eat and it doesn't ever come out.

How many days longer should I wait?

[dogbert444]

In the UK, there is a cereal called All-Bran. If you can get it where you are, a bowl of it with some fresh fruit and fruit squash ( NOT MILK ) for breakfast will soon sort you out.

Anything from twice a day to once in three days is fine.

If your regularity changes, go seek proper medical advice. I would be inclined to do that, anyway. Just to be sure.

[dogbert444]

The cereal is made by a firm called Kelloggs. One of the UK's main manufacturer of cereals.

[dogbert444]

Another thing, persistance is the key. Don't try one thing for a couple of days and then switch to something else!

[dogbert444]

One more thing. Not very dignified, but you may need suppositories for a few days to " get you going again ". I re-iterate, go seek medical advice just to be sure!

[dogbert444]

Thanks for MHG!

[CrazynKinky]

You need to go to the doctor. Don't wait. I know that there are people that normally go about 2 days without but anything more than that isn't good. Add some fiber to your diet and go see a doctor

[jesshkah]

Uhh do you not feel like you need to? Or are you trying and nothing is happening.. because at that point it might be super blocked up so you actually need laxatives and stuff to help.

[msinvisible1]

Try home made smoothies. Half spinach and a little vanilla yogurt with strawberries n peaches for 2 a day until you get regular. But see your doctor.

[bcromartie]

That's a problem.