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What happens if you don't poop when you have to?

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anura54465
anura54465

What happens when you don't poop when you have to? One time I decided not to poop when I had to and instead decided to play soccer and that feeling of having to go and poop went away when I came home and I ate and went to bed. And I have been feeling bad ever sine that day. My stomach has been bloated all the time, I have gained serious weight, I sweat a lot, a lot and I don't feel any hunger.

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  • maureen_65564
    maureen_65564 anura54465

    Posted

    Sounds like you may have a blockage or a partial blockage anyway of your large intestine!

    Have you tried laxative or stool softeners?

    I would try that if you haven't!

    My next trip would be to a doctor to rule out any blockages!

    • anura54465
      anura54465 maureen_65564

      Posted

      If I have a blockage, does that mean I have to have surgery? I just can't with surgery sad

  • anura54465
    anura54465

    Posted

    I don't know like this has been going on for years now. Like 10 years. I have been gaining weight and I sweat a lot more now. Laxatives hasn't helped at all.

  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 anura54465

    Posted

    If you continuously don’t pass motions when you need to, this can eventually lead to constipation or diarrhoea because it can damage your anal sphincter.  Constipation can cause bloating, weight gain, lack of appetite, nausea, lethargy and abdominal pain.  Stools are waste products that are toxic to our bodies and should not be left to build up inside us.  If laxatives don’t work, try lots of fresh fruit and vegetables; fibre is essential to make your bowel work.  Oranges and prune juice really help. If you still don’t get any relief, see your doctor.
  • anura54465
    anura54465

    Posted

    The arch of my foot also shrinks when I am constipated and bloated a lot. 
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