Suffering From Chronic Constipation. Given Magnesium Citrate. Drinking Water. Should I Be Concerned?
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There is unlikely to be any problem, if you have no other symptom.
Problem, if any, is indicated by symptoms like – vomiting, abdominal pain, distension..
Not passing stool for a day or two is not of concern in many people, habitually constipated...
For immediate results, a suppository or an enema could be of help in some
Very often, there may not be any major issues and it is from neglect and training – When the bowels want to move, one is not able to go to the toilet for social reasons – upset, unavailability, place, people and so on...; and finally when one does go, the bowels get upset and won’t move!
For long term, you need to consult a Gastro-enterologist / get examined / may be a colonoscopy is needed to exclude underlying issues. Increasing the intake of vegetables and fibre XXXXXXX foods help by adding bulk / water reduces the hardness...
Bowel training is important – go to the toilet at a fixed time / may be more than once. Keep trying for a few minutes, even if there is no urge. Over time, the bowel will move at that time!
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck