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I Have Been Trying To Have A Bowel Movement, But

Posted on Thu, 23 Jun 2022

Question: I have been trying to have a bowel movement, but when I try to go, i feel something drop (prolapse?) and it seems to block the movement, and nothing comes out. When I relax, it goes back up. I do have chronic constipation not so much in frequency but have to constantly squeeze the poop out. I was able to move some small pieces yesterday morning, but since yesterday afternoon, I have had this condition. How should I proceed? I just took some magnesium which almost always helps me go. should I give it a few hours and see if I have a movement? And if not, and it appears tp be blocked, should I go to the ER? Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

I would like to have some more information before I can give my opinion.

1. Are you able to pass flatus?
2. Is there abdominal distension?
3. Is there on and off abdominal pain?
4. Any history of abdominal surgery?
5. Do you have any hernia?

Regards,
Dr.R.K

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar