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Question: I can not poop on my own. I usually do something disgusting of I stick my finger in my butt to get the poop out. I havent done it in days but I cant poop without doing the method. could i be constipated or is something wrong with bowel movement?
Brief Answer:
It is constipation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
You are constipated.
If you don't have strong abdominal pain, then all is alright, so it is just constipation.
It is very important that in the following days you regulate your diet- drink plenty of fluids (more then 3 liters per day), lots of fruits and vegetables, foods rich in fiber and if needed take pure fibers like psyllium.
If you have more then 5 days without going into a bowel movement you can use laxative tea like sena tea, but do not use it often because that makes the bowel lazy and you will have trouble in the future.
If worse or not better, I would recommend seeing a local doctor.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
It is constipation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
You are constipated.
If you don't have strong abdominal pain, then all is alright, so it is just constipation.
It is very important that in the following days you regulate your diet- drink plenty of fluids (more then 3 liters per day), lots of fruits and vegetables, foods rich in fiber and if needed take pure fibers like psyllium.
If you have more then 5 days without going into a bowel movement you can use laxative tea like sena tea, but do not use it often because that makes the bowel lazy and you will have trouble in the future.
If worse or not better, I would recommend seeing a local doctor.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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