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What Causes Severe Constipation Along With Hard Stools?

I haven t Evacuated in the toilet in 3 days, I tried this morning, but strained myself to the point i cracked my own back. I managed a little but not much. After I wiped nyself there was little bit of light blood. And the stools were very hard and painful to pass
Mon, 29 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that you have acute constipation and can occur due to causes like sudden change in dietary habits, lack of dietary fiber, stress, dehydration, side effects of medicines while disease like Irritable bowel syndrome can also be a cause..
Slight bleeding seems to be due to excess straining leading to injury to anal mucosa..
As of now you can start taking a high fibre diet, add plenty of green leafy vegetables,fruits and salads in diet..
You should drink plenty of water and prefer warm water.
Limit intake of dairy and heavy meals..
Eat every after 2 hours..
You can also take stool softeners like Docusate and fibre supplements like Psyllium..
In case if there is no resolution in a week consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and he can advise you investigations like Colonoscopy..
He can advise you laxative like Polyethylene Glycol along with prescription medication like Linclotide and Lubiprostone..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Severe Constipation Along With Hard Stools?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you have acute constipation and can occur due to causes like sudden change in dietary habits, lack of dietary fiber, stress, dehydration, side effects of medicines while disease like Irritable bowel syndrome can also be a cause.. Slight bleeding seems to be due to excess straining leading to injury to anal mucosa.. As of now you can start taking a high fibre diet, add plenty of green leafy vegetables,fruits and salads in diet.. You should drink plenty of water and prefer warm water. Limit intake of dairy and heavy meals.. Eat every after 2 hours.. You can also take stool softeners like Docusate and fibre supplements like Psyllium.. In case if there is no resolution in a week consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and he can advise you investigations like Colonoscopy.. He can advise you laxative like Polyethylene Glycol along with prescription medication like Linclotide and Lubiprostone.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.