That’s uncomfortable, but it’s not an emergency. I’d only go in if you start having black, tar like stool and if you’re vomiting everything you eat or drink, including water.
In the meantime, try drinking plenty of water, moving around a bit, and maybe using some fiber, a stool softener, or magnesium.

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In addition to the glycerin suppository and MiraLax you can try a stimulant laxative such as Senokot, Dulcolax or Prunelax to get things going.
If none of this works you could contact your doctor for advice.

IDK how common this would be, but my "irregularity" was caused by dairy. Once I stopped eating cheese and milk, even a small amount, things moved much better. I now love pizza with no cheese, and can live happily without things like ice cream or Cool whip (no, it's NOT dairy-free); I substitute coconut milk when milk is called for, such as cereal or baking. This happened at about 40yo for me.

BTW, no docs ever helped me figure out this problem.

Metamucil or its generic is another fiber to try. I agree with you, it's worrisome to have all that stuff filling your intestines. But try some of the products listed here before going to the doctor. From my experience, the doctor will tell you to try the products as long as you don't have symptoms other people have mentioned, like blood coming out of you. I've been using the Dulcolax generic once a week because increasing water and relying on fruits and vegetables isn't doing it for me. Good luck!

Rub your abdomen in circle motions. It helped me!!

Make sure you’re getting enough fluids - water, herbal tea, coconut water if you like it. Exercise! Do anything, but get moving. Someone mentioned abdominal massage/circles - yes. Also, senna tea can be helpful but don’t overdue it. It may cause cramping, if that happens stop. I’ve been dealing with similar for a few years and have yet to find the sweet spot, but I do know that hydration, movement, and managing stress helps. Also wet foods - grapes, strawberries, etc. FYI I have seen Gastro and had colonoscopy, endoscopy, CT, MRI, and barium swallow over past 4 years to rule out major concerns.

Is this the first time you’ve experienced this? Is it making you uncomfortable? If so, see your doctor. There are so many things that can be causing this. The only time I’ve ever had this happen to me, my appendix burst about a week later. Please don’t self diagnose.

My GI Dr solved this same issue for me: Add capful of MiraLAX to about 9 or 10 oz water, add 1 tsp Benefiber and squeeze in 1/4th lemon. Stir til well dissolved. At same time, drink 1/2 cup of 3 Ballerina steeped tea. Save what’s left over for next day or the next. This will make you have a bowel movement after 6-12 hrs.