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Lack Of Bowel Movement For How Long Is Considered Problematic?

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Posted on Wed, 2 Sep 2015
Question: How long can a person go without having a bowel movement before it becomes serious
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
A week.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Usually a constipation (or obstruction) which do last a week should be consulted with a doctor. And for sure at your age (over 50) such problem should be checked with a colonoscopy.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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Dr. Grzegorz Stanko

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Lack Of Bowel Movement For How Long Is Considered Problematic?

Brief Answer: A week. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. Usually a constipation (or obstruction) which do last a week should be consulted with a doctor. And for sure at your age (over 50) such problem should be checked with a colonoscopy. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.