Constipated

[Rebecca85]

I haven't been to the toilet for 3 or 4 days now, and it's starting to get uncomfortable. I tried drinking coffee, and smoking a cigarette (naughty, I know!) and they didn't get things moving. I have taken some Andrews Salts, as they are all I have in the cupboard, and it's Sunday afternoon so all the shops are closed. I'm not in any pain, so I don't think it's anything serious. Does anyone have any home remedies I can try in case the Andrews doesn't work? Otherwise it will be tomorrow afternoon before I can get to the pharmacy, I don't want to take anything at work!

 

[Trysha]

Hi Rebecca,
You could try some prune juice if you have it.
Sometimes drinking plain hot water may be helpful.
Do you have any oat bran, oatmeal or all bran ---a dish of one of those might help.
It depends on the reason for the constipation---hopefully it is not a blockage of some kind.
trysha

 

[Rebecca85]

Well, the good news is I went, and it was normal looking. But it didn't look like 3-4 days worth! And I still feel kind of 'backed up', like there's still more, so I think I'll take another small dose of Andrews before bed, hopefully I will go in the morning as normal. I did eat a bowl of Weetabix, hopefully that will help! I'm not in any real pain (just bloated and uncomfortable), so I don't think it's a blockage. Maybe I just haven't eaten enough fibre or something like that.

 

[ameslouise]

Glad you went, you must be and feel relieved. Maybe you can try mineral oil if you're still having issues before the stores open tomorrow.

Good luck! - Amy