I just searched causes of constipation and colon cancer popped up. Now im paranoid.
I havent pooped in 3 days. Im worried I have cancer.
Im turning 28 this May, could I have colon cancer?
Whats the longest you’ve gone without pooping?
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I don’t remember but I don’t have to go every day. It’s not an issue to me. I do have to say that coffee works a bit as a laxative to me.
I think they screen for bowl cancer from the age of 50 here.
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Always pays to see a gp if your worried but it’s probably more related to diet than anything. I’m pretty regular but on risperdal had horrible constipation. Needed an over the counter natural laxitive from the chemist but it took a while to work. I’d be going to your chemist first but no bad thing seeing a gp.
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I e probably gone two weeks without bowel movement.
I’ve always been consipated.
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Wow thats a long time!
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I think it’s normal for this to happen occasionally.
If you notice a trend, bring it up to your doctor.
In the meantime, drink a lot of water.
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It would be extremely rare at 28 years old. It probably just constipation. I can go 8 to 10 days without going to the bathroom sometimes because of my medicine. I use miralax for those times.
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Good idea, I dont drink enough water. Thanks!
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I think it also helps to eat a lot of vegetables because of the fiber in it.
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I found the best thing for constipation is magnesium nitrate. Is in a liquid form and is sold in pharmacies and drug stores and even grocery stores. A 10 oz bottle cost me about $3.50 and you drink the whole bottle along with an equal amount of water.
It comes in flavors but it helps to drink it with a straw over ice. It normally produces a bowel movement in 4-6 hours. I find it to be pretty reliable when I’ve been constipated for three or four days. I’ve gotten constipated to the point of being really uncomfortable but magnesium nitrate works wonders.
It helps to be a little active after taking it to help induce the bowel movement. I don’t mean heavy activity or exercise but it helps if you do chores or take a walk. It’s never failed me since I discovered it 10 years ago.
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I definitely dont eat enough veggies.
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Also about two weeks, don’t know exactly what went wrong, i called a very big pizza and everything went fine.
Don’t worry about that i think.
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Thats not good @Truemist8 !
I went through hell and back trying to get it all out when i didnt go for a couple weeks once.
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Drink hot water and eat banana. If still issue persist contact GP and find the root cause. I have had constipation because of eating habits. I try to eat fibrous food which is good for constipation.
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Dont eat too much banana though thats bad for you.
If I don’t take medicine to help me go, I can go 2 weeks without a bowel movement. I kid you not. I had a colonoscopy and no cancer there. I’ve had that problem since my twenties. I doubt you have cancer. If the issue continues long term, ask for a colonoscopy to be sure. But 3 days is no big deal.
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You can go to a pharmacy. 2 packets of plantago ovata works wonders…
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In the bigger scheme of things being constipated for 3 days is not so bad and it’s more likely due to your diet.
Are you consuming less carbs or eating less?
Maybe you aren’t drinking enough water
Try not to worry so much @TheCanuk
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yes dr google can take ya down a rabbit hole lol but to be fair dr google helped me realize i had sz so… info is info i guess… hope youre okay dude. Tbh i worry about colon cancer too
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I finally went poo when I woke up earlier… Sorry for being a hypochondriac on here guys 
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