Doctor explains CONSTIPATION | Causes, symptoms & treatment - plus when to see your own doctor!

[@ErikJohnson-m4e]

I been constipated now like 3 days. I was in. So much pain almost went to hospital. Stomach pain from lower stomach to back shoulders and head. Threw up last night felt better. At dinner tonight here I am again in serious pain

[@marion3777]

I find this video very useful

[@DrODonovan]

Ah thanks Marion - always nice to hear from you and glad you enjoyed this video.

[@sarrameyster2606]

@@DrODonovanwhat you think about Linzenss

[@brandonlamb5307]

Im curious tho about laxative medicine. Everytime I take 1 when im in constipation. It only takes like a hour or 2 to kick in and it realy is painful for stomach but eventually it all goes away once i finally go thats why i stopped worrying about it. Its extemly painful and annoying

[@looksmart247]

thanks for making such a good video. can you please make a video on neuro exam while assessing patients with headaches. thanks

[@DrODonovan]

Thanks! I’ll try although I think Dr Gill or Geeky Medics would do a better job!

[@matter3662]

A few years ago I had blood in my poop and didn't know what it is so I didn't tell it to my mom and now I learned to this video that I will check up on a doctor if my poop has blood

[@anilhd]

Can u recommend something if you are an MS sufferer and supportive medicines are indeed cause of bloating and constipation!!

[@Felicity2121]

I had hirschsprung in my teens and had a colostomy and a reversal. I now use a lot of morphine and fentanyl (different condition) and it can be months before I poo and I find it affects my bladder as well. Impaction is not nice.

[@charllie1]

Check you do not have magnesium deficiency

[@agnelomascarenhas8990]

I once drank blended tomato juice as an attempt at low sugar fruit, perhaps 500ml to 1000ml. It led to diarrhea. I suspected hygiene so I tried cleaning with soap, liquid bleach! and finally boiling. Same diarrhea. At that point, it finally struck me about ion balance and Potassium was drawing water into the intestines/colon. Nuts, Beans, Lentils, Legumes, Guava are great sources of fiber. I'm from a tropical region. Thank you for your informative videos!

[@DrODonovan]

It's a pleasure - you raise a great point! Glad you enjoyed this video.

[@muneebkhan7465]

Your advice seems brilliant. Thank you Doctor

[@DrODonovan]

Most welcome!

[@jys160]

Thanks but nothing new here. I've got chronic constipation that never seems to get talked about.

[@misspillow3]

hey, whats yours like? i suffer from it too and it makes me so sad, mad, and scared. everyone i know goes regularly, but i cant. it's been 3 weeks since i last went, and i've been dealing with this for years now. diet changes and lifestyle changes dont work, not even laxatives most of the time. im too scared to even eat, which is not good for me since im naturally underweight, so now im losing even more. earlier i tried using liquid glycerin, but im too scared of things going inside of me so i kept screaming and crying as my mom got close, so she gave up. i've always thought im alone in this, so if you have a similar experience, i'd love to hear it

[@jys160]

@@misspillow3 Hi, sorry you are suffering so much. I find what helps me is drinking plenty of water. And I take Docusate capsules 2 morning and evening also Laxido several times a day if necessary. Also I eat 8-10 prunes a day if things are difficult. These all help but don't let yourself get dehydrated. Hope this helps.

[@jys160]

Also even if you don't feel like going try, otherwise you probably won't go.

[@misspillow3]

@@jys160 alright. unfortunately i rarely get thirsty, so what i've been trying to do is force myself to drink water even without being thirsty. it makes me feel sick but it's needed

[@kju5020]

Guys. Water, Exercise and every meal salad (fiber/greens) is a non negotiable must, must, must. Since I started with this, my poop is normal. And I’m scared to suffer again. Specially haemorrhoids. Glycerin helps a lot and it’s not bad it’s better than laxatives actually, you just have to hold for as much as you can and then go to the toilet to evacuate. Good luck. PS: don’t sit on the toilet for too long!!! Better to go for a walk around your neighbourhood/park.

[@xutsider]

I eat fiber filled foods everyday I walk around 10 hrs a day at work I drink loads of water It's not working.. how do you get your gut to work without becoming reliant on laxatives is the question

[@FranzTracks]

do u feel pain in lower left abdomen?

[@xutsider]

@FranzTracks lower left middle and right actually

[@jodrhh]

I haven’t pooped in 9 days now please help!!!! 🙏😔🚨

[@kenb1580]

What if you have a BM mostly daily but its barely a few small pieces that are dry? It's driving me crazy because it does not feel satisfying. occassionally I will have a normal BM. But it is becoming extremely stressful. I have taken foods out of my diet, etc and nothing changes this. The only solution has been laxatives which I realy do not want to take. My GI doctor just tells me to drink water, eat fiber and take miralax when I can't go. I dont like this approach! I want to fix it

[@mattk5020]

I'm using Laxido and have taken 4 so far last night.

[@jackiemansfield8325]

I’m 64, very constipated female, and my only solution is liquid glycerin. Never have the urge to evacuate.

[@snehakantkurale4775]

thnx u vry much. vry organised vidz. valauable

[@DrODonovan]

It’s a pleasure

[@Lucymotindo]

Used to go 2 to three days without pooping n when it came,it would be so hard n left me bleeding.Visited my mum n she gave me this red tea n since then I have drunk it n i poop 2 to three times per day.Ingridients:Ginger powder Cloves Hibiscus Tumeric Cinnamon Cardamom.I use all in powder form.I put a quarter teaspoon of each,but the hibiscus i put a little more in two litters of water n bring to boil.You can sweeten if you want.I hope this helps someone.I take three cups per day.When I wakeup, after lunch n when sleeping

[@Worrieddonkey09Lastname-qi4eg]

I’m fighting for my life right now on the T

[@icecool2383]

I usually just get really gassy where my stomach just fills with gas, i can go stool but it never feels complete and I sometimes go 3-4 times a day

[@vlademirajarep8110]

Eat papaya withevery meal for 15 days and itll be ok

[@squiddlydeadly3224]

Try HALF or maybe ONE teaspoon of Epson Salts in a glass of water!! I recently spent 3 days constipated without any "movement"!! Constant stomach pain on left side!! Vomiting!!🤢 Anyway, HALF A TEASPOON OF EPSON SALTS IN GLASS WATER WORKED FOR ME!! Three hours later, I was sitting on the toilet smiling like Tom Hanks in Green Mile! (If you know, you know!!)👍

[@DZC-bc2ol]

Thanks 👍

[@deerheart87]

Sometimes i struggle to poop so badly i nearly pass out its horrendous 😢

[@lorelwebber6435]

What is really useful is sodium bicarbonate . Bicarbonate the baking soda and lime juice in water …. It works fairly well . I would suggest only doing 2 glasses a day one in morning one with dinner 🙏

[@Compelnn]

Help im consapated

[@Compelnn]

Hold up