How do you deal with constipation?

I have barely been able to poop for like a week now when do I worry?

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Only very little poop
When should I get checked?

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.

@ashlynnmae

I have pooped only a handful (not literally but I think Abt that much lol) for over a week!

@ehdog
That’s definitely constipation. Take my advice, alright? It’s not an emergency. Have you been dealing with anything overwhelming lately? That can contribute to it.

@ashlynnmae
When does it become impaction and not just constipation

@ehdog
It becomes concerning if you have severe and worsening abdominal pain, a very swollen belly, you can’t pass gas, and you’re vomiting everything you eat or drink.

@ashlynnmae

What if I was having trouble passing gas? Like it took a minute

@ehdog
That’s normal with constipation. It can slow things down in the intestines, which makes gas move more slowly or feel harder to pass.
But it still sounds like regular constipation.

@ashlynnmae try a glycerin suppository, prune juice. Cap full of Mira lax 2 times a day until results.sorry I know it’s uncomfortable

@ehdog
Welcome to Mayo Connect!
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.