I can't poop and it's making me really bloated. Help?

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Yeah, sorry if this is TMI, but I literally cannot poop. I've tried laxatives, too, and nothiiiiiiiiing. My waist went from 32.5 inches to nearl6 36 inches in a couple of days and I know it's because I can't go to the bathroom. I put on 7 pounds in 4 days. Like, this is ridiculous and uncomfortable.

From the research I did, the main reason I'm so bloated and put on weight is because I'm not releasing anything. So are there any natural remedies that get rid of constipation? I'll try anything at this point.

skype1000 · Accepted Answer

Sure there is. Drink coffee. The caffeine in coffee, acts as a diuretic, helps to pee more, but also help push the waste out too. In addition to this, Eat lots of fiber. Fiber also help push out the waste. Then drink lots of water though out the day Plenty of water helps push out the waste. Those 3 things combined, make it happen If you wounder where to get the fiber, a full regular size can of beans per day, should be enough. But aside from beans, usually vegetables have a lot of fiber. Aside from beans, I'd go with tomatoes or broccoli. Just personal favorites of mine. Both have decent amount of fiber. As for laxatives can indeed give that extra edge, if your close enough, but need that extra push to poop, they help. But if too compensated, they are not really going too help. Okay so drink coffee, lots of water through out the day, eat lots of fiber. All those things.

Streamhopper · Accepted Answer

It sounds like you're blocked. You have a hard stool at the door, and nothing can get past that. Unfortunately, there's no getting around that. I hate to say this on an open forum, but you're going to have to physically remove that to get things going again. You or someone else. It won't be pretty either way. I've been in your position, trust me, I know. It sucks.

notamy · Accepted Answer

Oh man OK so yes you're definitely bloating because you're not stooling, query water retention?

Nonpharm tips: drink LOTS AND LOTS OF WATER like as much as you can without crying. Take fibre only if you're willing to drink enough water to make you cry. Take a walk - muscle movement stimulates gastric motility. try pooping with your legs closer to your body that is the more natural way of helping things out.

medication wise: Senna is a natural remedy; peg flakes and lactulose are medical, docusate sodium and other stool softeners can help without the same risk of physical dependence as laxatives.

if really nothing is helping then go to the hospital. You may need an enema or a bowel disimpaction. There may be a more serious issue at hand (obstruction, ileus, etc) and you may benefit from having some assessments done to find out.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Water water water. Most laxatives won't work if you aren't hydrated enough and can actually make it worse - if you've used a stool softener like coloxl it needs water to work.
I'd also start drinking pear or prune juice and eat only fruits and vegetables for a day or so. Any meat or grains are likely to contribute to your problem at this point.
Don't sit on the toilet pushing, it can cause hemorrhoids. Just wait until you feel like you need to go and let it happen. Sometimes a hot water bottle on your tummy and rubbing circles firmly in a clockwise direction can help too. I've had some medical problems that as a result have caused a lot of problems going to the bathroom, it's so painful. I hope you're feeling better soon

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Smooth moves tea is a great herbal tea that offers relief of occasional constipation. It's gentle and won't cause you to have the runs. But I agree that an overall diet change by adding more water and fiber is best. Also a pill probiotic help your constipation and bloating. Good luck

estoydorado1 · Accepted Answer

Eat some green beans or peas (Green veggies in general). Don't eat any corn avoid carbohydrates (They can make it harder to poo). Get some gas ex to try and relieve some of the pressure in the meantime. Also eat 4-5 prunes!

SuccessfulHornDog · Answer

Poop doesn't weigh that much. More than half of that weight is water weight. but to address your constipation please try the following: Try rubbing your stomach with circular motions. Also try gently stroking your anus. Both of these should stimulate you peristalsis.

when you are sitting on the toilet raise your knees as high as possible. Put something under each foot and angle your feet so that the toes are pointing down and lower than your heels

NerdInDenial · Answer

Have you tried drinking a three cups of coffee? If you can't get rid of the constipation, there could be some internal blockage which would require you to go to the doctor.

ADFSDF1996 · Answer

Prune juice, water, chamomile tea, Earl grey tea and some other herbal teas help with stomach problems.

ayeitsMrRey · Answer

if nothing is working you should probably see a doctor

HarryJBenton · Answer

You need more fibre in your diet. Eat high fibre cereal, fruit, particularly high fibre fruits like grapes/dates/prunes. Laxatives are commonly ineffective and long term use is inadvisable. It's possible after such a long time that you have fecal impaction, which would require medical intervention. Anyway you should see a doctor as constipation can be a symptom of other illness.

Are you taking any meds? Some meds can cause constipation.

Intraluminal · Answer

Lots of water, but you could have something wrong with you.

IceCubedude · Answer

Fibres, eat fruit and veges, hot drinks, physical activity (work out a little or walk ) and a hot bath should help, if non help head for your doctor to make sure nothing is wrong with your intenstines.

Blitzkrieger · Answer

Drink lots of water  Eat fibers like oatmeal Do some exercise Eat sufficient calories in general

mutedaisy · Answer

Prune juice... Try it.

JJJ001100 · Answer

Eat a pack of dried prunes and plenty of water. Or see the doctor especially if you've tried some decent laxitives.

whynotmarryJ · Answer

ummm yeah at this point you need to go to the doctor

AnaWryneck · Answer

Add more fiber to your diet

Zendrya · Answer

try prune juice

DGER20 · Answer

Drink more fluids.

nomoreusernames · Answer

See a doctor

skeptic002 · Answer

what works for me is milk and ice cream

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Drink green pure lemon juice. The acid might help.

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