Constipation.....Oxy powder

[sunnycorsica]

I’ve been taking Oxy powder for constipation occasionally for several years .. It’s always worked wonders until last month,,

... I have now been constipated for over Three Weeks .. I kept going back to the chemist for something stronger.. until they gave me Dulcolax.

..... How Long can one go .. until you see a doctor ???!

[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer]

Don't let constipation go unchecked for too long. When untreated, constipation can lead to unpleasant complications such as hemorrhoids and rectal prolapse, a condition in which part of the intestine pushes out through the anus from too much straining.4 Jun 2020

webmd.com › when-to-see-do...

Call your doctor right away if you have sudden constipation with belly pain or cramping and you aren’t able to poop or pass gas at all.

Also, make the call if:

Constipation is a new problem for you, and lifestyle changes haven’t helped.

You have blood in your stool.

You’re losing weight even though you’re not trying to.

You have severe pain with bowel movements.

Your constipation has lasted more than 2 weeks.

The size, shape, and consistency of your stool has changed dramatically.

Your doctor may recommend some tests to find the cause of your constipation:

Blood tests to check on hormone levels

Tests that check the muscles in your anus

Tests that show how waste moves through and out of your colon

Colonoscopy to look for blockages in your colon

Copied from webmd.com

[sunnycorsica in reply to wobblybee]

Thanks wobblybee ... appreciate your time .. and will take your advice

[Topazer]

I only used Dulcolax after I had seen my Doctor for advice. Laxido was prescribed. Now I just have 1 tablet at night if I have been in a couple of days. That’s enough to move things along again for me. Drink plenty of water and I have Oatbran for my breakfast. That seems to help me too.

[sunnycorsica in reply to Topazer]

Ok thanks Topazer .. All good now , but I’ve made an appointment with the doctor...so , hopefully it doesn’t happen again!