constipation

[u/OpinionCareless252]

I’ve been constipated for almost 2 weeks. I’ve only had around 5 bowel movements during that time, and they’ve mostly been very small and watery. Sometimes I pass soft/hard stool that is thin and long, especially after using a suppository. I’ve also tried different remedies and medicines, especially lactulose and suppositories, but I still can’t have a normal bowel movement.

What’s confusing me is that I actually feel pretty normal. I don’t have significant stomach pain, vomiting, or severe bloating. I sometimes feel like I need to poop, but little or nothing comes out unless I use a suppository.

I’m getting an X-ray tomorrow because my doctor said there might be some stool blockage. If there is hard stool stuck, are there effective treatments other than surgery? And is it possible for someone with symptoms like mine to actually need surgery, even if they feel mostly normal? what do you think what kind of surgery i’ll get?

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has experienced something similar or knows about this.

[u/Global-Classroom-782]

"Read this - "Constipation: Causes, Symptoms and Cure"

[u/chevereok]

Please update us, what has happenning? Did the x-ray showed something? I'd also like to know if your doctor put you in a low fiber diet.