very long stools, a concern?
482165
I would think you are probably just eating a lot of fiber.  It does not sound unhealthy to me.
978212
Other than really loose stools, it should be fine.  If you want more info on other cleanses go to http://www.therawfoodsite.com/forum/\nand http://curezone.com/cleanse/
558271
I like my stool to match all the other furniture in the room.\n\nOh wait, you're talking about THAT stool. I think it depends on what you eat. You may want to give more information about the size and color of your stool and others can let you know if it sounds normal.\n\nGood luck.
745823
Could be a cyst.  But it also could be stool in your gut.
361951
1) I wouldn't worry about wether or not he has had one being pregnant you have enough to worry about.\n2)You can safely take a stool softener/not a laxative\n3)Talk to your doctor about being constipated it is probably caused by your prenatal vitamin.\n4)Make sure you are intaking plenty of water and fruits and vegetables.
990947
Drink lots of liquid. You may have to try some sort of laxative or see your doctor. That's an awful long time to be poopless.
817453
no not really:( they both suck! and the symptoms are so much alike that unless you have you stool/blood tested their is no way to tell. keep hydrated! and good luck:)
33313
Human waste is typically brown in appearance in semi-solid with a mucus membrane.  Its color is the result of a mixture of green (from bile), yellows (from muscus) and rusty red (from discarded blood cells).  Other components include retired white bloodcells, cellular waste, undigested food (though this is relatively rare) and water.  All living creatures relieve themselves of waste in some form, so if you, in fact, do not 'poop', then all of those components of waste I listed must get removed somehow.  However, there are no records of a there ever being a human being who had never 'pooped'.  In fact, the consequence would most certainly be death, as the human body has no 'backup' waste removal system to handle bulky solid wastes a person medically incapable of a bowel movement would succumb to septisemia within days.  As a note, black stool usually indicates bleeding along the digestive track and those who experience it regularly (or experience uncharacteristic abdominal pain or bloating during the bowel movement) should consult their physician at once.
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Try mixing your diet and bowel movements toghter.\n\nTry upping your fibre content in your diet, you could eat prunes, dates of figs, and then you have a healthy snack.\n\nALSO try upping your water intake, if your stools are moister then your body may find it easier to exit them.\n\nIf all else fails, as you have tried senokot go to your doctor, as you COULD have a bowel problem.
680755
You should be going at least 3x's a week. or more. This is something you should check with you Dr about. If your passing alot of gas and/or are cramping It can be something serious. I had/have this problem for many yrs and I now have IBS.(irritable bowl syndrome) It's not a pleasant thing to have. Taking bulk fiber will help. laxatives can just cause cramps and gas.
283733
No, it is not normal at all! Get the to a doctor ASAP! Tho I have to ask, what is a short time? Are you talking days? Weeks? Months? You really need to see a doctor. It sounds to me like you have a blockage somewhere. If constipation is a problem as well, drink lots of fluids. Water is best. You may have(let's hope not) a tumor in the abdoman. Hope all goes well for you.
1010473
Go to a drug store buy some stool softener or laxatives and see if that helps. If not then you must see a doctor.
356907
It could be your gall bladder\nor your diet or many things\nburping for 2 days seems excessive to me\nCheck with your doctor
143511
Are you that constipated? If so then you need to see your MD. If you are using them for weight loss, you face your body becomming dependant on laxatives to induce a BM. In other words, you may find yourself HAVING to take a laxative to go to the bathroom. Again, I would suggest a trip to your MD. Best Wishes :)
862066
You should be evaluated by a doctor to make sure that there is no obstruction, especially if this is a new symptom. You may need to undergo a few tests to see what is going on. Do not wait, especially if you are experiencing any pain. I know cancer patients who have had their intestines obstructed and it is painful. Have it checked out.\n\nThe fact that bowel movements are every two days though is not reason to worry. For some people it is normal to wait that long, sometimes three days. What should concern you is if this is a new symptom . . that has just recently occured. It's probably not cancer, but constipation but it is still best to have it check out just to ease your mind.
968518
Good grief - put a seat cover or some tissue on the seat (if you're paranoid) and go.  I think all of you "squatters" are the ones who pee all over the seat.  If you sit - you don't make a mess - and it's not nearly as self-centered.
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Extreme constipation as a result of not having a bowel movement for several days or a week or more.  The feeling that you have to evacuate, but can't pass anything.  Could lead to possible intestinal blockage which could lead to death as happened with Morris Gibb of the BG's. \n\nNote: If someone has constipation that has lasted a week or more they should seek medical treatment before trying laxatives.  They could have a serious underlying medical problem such as a colon or other intestinal tumor (benign or cancerous).\n\nCheers!