I can only 'poop' once a week, should I be concerned about? What could it be? - Bowel Disorders Message Board

SirMack · 03-11-2005, 10:35 AM

I can only use the restroom once a week, and when I do go it is usually a VERY small amount. I eat normal portions during meals and eat at least twice a day. I have tried 'laxatives' but they usually make me sick, and even when I try the ones that are 'gentle' i still only release a small amount.

I don't have any stomach pains or anything, I have been like this most of my life and when I bring it up to friends they usually freak out saying that I need to go see a doctor.

I urinate normally, sometimes more often then others.

Any thoughts/advice would be appreciated.

Dtownstew · 03-12-2005, 07:22 AM

I too have had some difficulty going my whole life. I have had bad experiences with laxatives too, but the Glycerin Suppositories work very well for me. They help me go well when I am feeling I need to go good, like you.
Give those a try maybe...since they are rectal, they shouldn't make you sick.

I jsut buy the store brand, they work fine.

Let me know how you make out buddy,

Matt

spongbob · 03-12-2005, 07:51 PM

Hello I have a 3 year old son with the same problem he has justed started pooping about two times a week and when he does he can not make it to the toilet in time I am carrying him to the doctor tuesday to see if i can find out what is going on my sister had this problem and they discovered she has a potassium problem i will try to keep you informed as to what my son might have i hope we can find out what the problem is i do know the doctor said everyone should poop at least once a day

MrOwl · 03-12-2005, 09:20 PM

The quality of your stool is probably more important then the frequency. It should never be "hard." It should be like moist clay, no balls or egg shaped segments.

In my opinion one should have a BM at least once a day. You control this by watching the fiber content in your diet, and the amount of water you drink. My guess is that you diet is very short on at least one of these two.

The problem with stools staying in the colon for a long time is that they seem to cause cancerous polyps to develop.

SirMack · 03-14-2005, 08:32 AM

Well my stool movements are almost always balls/egg shaped and they I think they are hard, havn't really 'felt' them.

So what is the best way to fix it? is it a problem with my body or my diet? What is the best fiber supplement to take to help me out?

I really appreciate everyone's help!