Can you be constipated and have diarrhea at the same time?!


Question:

Can you be constipated and have diarrhea at the same time?


Answers:

Yes. The deal with this is that its usually Impaction of the bowel.

When a person is chronically constipated, the body creates what is called "paradoxical diarrhea". The bowel makes liquid diarrhea to pass around the blockage, to at least get part of the bowel movement out.

This is a serious condition. If left untreated, and the constipation/blockage is large enough, it can cause necrosis (death) or ulcerations of the rectum/bowel.

Treatment is hard after this point; laxatives are not advised, as if the laxative does make the bowels move, and if the mass is too large when exiting, it can cause rectal tearing.

If youre experiencing this currently, as a medical professional I would advise you up your intake of fiber and exercise to see if any of the stool can be passed. See my second source for sources of fiber.

If not, PLEASE see your doctor. You will need treatment for severe constipation and need to be monitored by your doctor as well.

EmilyRN




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