Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from acute constipation and it can be due to a number of causes like sudden change in dietary habits, excess intake of dairy products, lack of physical activity, lack of fibres in diet, stress, side effects of medications,dehydration while diseases like Irritable bowel syndrome, thyroid disorders, diabetes can also be a cause.. I would suggest you to start taking a high fibre diet, eat more of green leafy vegetables and fruits.. Drink plenty of water.. Take walk after meals and do moderate workout.. Limit intake of tea, coffee and fatty foods.. You can take stool softeners like Docusate and fibre supplements like Psyllium husk.. In case if there is no improvement in a week or if the symptoms worsen consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and he can advise investigations like Colonoscopy,barium swallow and blood tests can also be advised.. You can be advised to take prescription drugs like Lubiprostone and Linclotide.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.