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- Constipation is defined as having less than three bowel movements per week. In a healthy system, there should be a bowel movement shortly after every meal. As for how long a person can go without a bowel movement and when this becomes life-threatening, that I do not know.
- Some doctors feel that a person should have at least 2 - 3 bowel movements per day, while others feel once is enough or once to twice every two days. It depends on the individuals diet (lots of fiber and 8 - 8 ounce glasses of water per day) should be taken.
- If a person is not having a bowel movement by the third or forth day it can be considered 'impacted' and you may have to go to the ER. Eight to 10 days is certainly getting serious and it's almost like a sewer system backing up because your body is not getting rid of toxins.
Enos Reichel
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∙ 13y agoI don't think that's at all possible. I mean, if we don't have a BM for a couple of days our stomach starts cramping like crazy telling us to let the waste out. It tears you up inside if you ignore it long enough and you can die of toxins being inside your intestines and stuff. Not good. Eating and pooping are essential for good health.
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∙ 7y agoA bowel movement is feces, whether hard from lack of fluid, soft, or runny (diarrhea). A person can feel as if they need to have a bowel movement, but only pass gas. In constipation, a person can feel as if they need to have a bowel movement, but nothing will come out (the person needs more fluids and/or a laxative and fluids).
Another possibility is if a person has had a bowel resection that ends with a stoma (a surgically made opening) on their lower abdomen (between the naval and pelvic bone, but only on one side). This allows soft feces or diarrhea to flow into a bag that is secured over the stoma. The person must remove the bag after it fills, clean the skin, and replace with an unused bag. So in that case, it is possible to have feces move out of the body without passing feces from the colon to rectum and out the anus.
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∙ 11y agoWell you should be defecating once a day. If you don't defecate for a week, you should see a doctor.
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∙ 12y agoNaturally not.
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How long can an adult go without have a bowel movement?
How long is a piece of string?
Is it normal to have a 24 inch long bowel movement?
no not to me
Worlds biggest bowel movement?
I had one that was 16 inches long
Is it normal to have 8 to 10 bowel movements a day for adults?
I think the more bowel movements a day the better you will feel, as long as the bowel movement isn't diarrhea.
How long can you go without going to the bathroom?
a human can go up to 3 days without using the bathroom
How long after food poisoning will it take to have a normal bowel movement?
2 to 3 days after have food poisoning.
What does passed tissue look like in a bowel movement?
Tissue in bowel movements looks sometimes opaque, white or gray. It can also look long and kind of stringy.
Is a bowel movement that is 3 inches round and 5 to 6 inches long okay?
Should be fine as long as you remember to wash
What is the best way to get mentally prepared for a long poop?
If you believe that you are going to have a bowel movement that may be longer then normal, you may have to get mentally prepared. This may been focusing on breathing during the bowel movement, and concentrating on an object in the room.
Do babies go to the bathroom in your tummy?
Babies do not need to defecate (pass bowel movement) in the womb. The waste goes through the cord to the mother's bloodstream and to the kidneys. The first bowel movement occurs after birth unless the pregnancy goes on too long.
How long can a cat go with out a bowel movement?
Less than 24 hours. Fur balls can delay bowel movements as can other blockages so its best to consult a Vet if your pet has a problem.
After taking mineral oil how long until bowel movement?
It can take anywhere from 2 hours to all day, depending on the severity of the symptoms.
