Severe constipation is caused by a hard stool which will not pass through the rectum, or you have an impacted stool. You will want to quickly relieve this terrible condition. When you have severe constipation, you are either suffering from fecal impaction, or you cannot pass stools or gas (which is termed "obstipation"). You will want to quickly relieve this terrible condition.
Fecal Impaction Causing Severe Constipation
A solid mass of feces which is immobile, generally in the rectum, is referred to as "fecal impaction.You may suffer from chronic constipation, overflow diarrhea, or other problems in this area. Bloating in the abdomen, or pain in that area may also occur.
Don't let the cause of the problem go unresolved. Once you have had one fecal impaction, you are at higher risk for having another. More movement and perhaps healthier eating habits are simple preventative steps you can take.
The immediate treatment to remove the impaction may be one or more of the following:
A) Taking Oral Laxatives;
B) Enemas or suppositories. These work quickly, which does not allow much time for the mass to soften. Mineral oil enemas help by lubricating the stool.
C) Removing it manually.
D) Surgery. Worst Case Scenario!
What Is The Cause of Severe Constipation
A) Lack of physical activity
B) Not enough fiber in your diet;
C) Being dehydrated;
D) Prescription medications, especially pain relievers.
Severe Constipation Help
The following two enemas can be done by yourself to assist in passing stool to relieve constipation. Always review these with your health care provider prior to doing them.
Gather your basic supplies: enema bag, lubricant, waterproof pad.
Mineral Oil Enema
You can easily find Fleet oil at the pharmacy. The oil softens and lubricates, making it easier to pass the impacted material. This type of enema works well when the fluid goes high up in the intestine, and you can hold it there for a while. To do this, squeeze the enema bag quickly with lots of pressure to force the liquid higher up.
When doing this enema, lie on your side on the floor (with the pad or bag under you) and hold the liquid as long as you can, to allow it to soften and lubricate. The general instructions below should help you with this process.
Old-fashioned Powdered Milk and Molasses Concoction You Can Use At Home
Use this enema up to four times a day. Review this with your health provider first. You can do this in conjunction with a mineral oil enema, just wait at least one hour before doing the Milk and Molasses enema.
Recipe for Powdered Milk and Molasses Enema
6 ounces hot water
3 ounces powdered milk (do not use cow milk)
4.5 ounces molasses
Mix together in a container the hot water, molasses and powdered milk.
Put the mixture into your enema bottle and perform the enema. For best effect hold this for 20 minutes before removing the tube and sitting on the toilet.
Enemas pull water from your body. Drink twice as much water as usual for the next 24 hours to ensure that you are staying hydrated. To prevent this from happening again, add at least 25 grams of fiber to your diet each day, and stay hydrated. Add in exercise (even walking helps).
