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Posted on Fri, 10 Jun 2016
Question: Hey I have been constipated for 7 days now and been woken up with severe pains in my stomach what should I do ?
I have just quit smoking so I'm thinking this could be the cause !
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Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (59 minutes later)
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Hello and welcome,

Sorry you have been having this trouble. What laxatives have you tried and for how long? At this point, given that you have tried laxatives without success, you may want to try a couple of Fleet's enemas. If that doesn't work, then it is time to go in to an urgent care clinic or your doctor for manual disimpaction.

The abdominal pains should resolve when you are able to go again.

Quitting tobacco doesn't normally cause constipation, but it is possible that your body is not used to having it's usual stimulant of nicotine.

After this current episode is over, increase fiber in your diet to help prevent a recurrence (vegetables, fruit).

I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Constipation

Brief Answer: Some information: Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome, Sorry you have been having this trouble. What laxatives have you tried and for how long? At this point, given that you have tried laxatives without success, you may want to try a couple of Fleet's enemas. If that doesn't work, then it is time to go in to an urgent care clinic or your doctor for manual disimpaction. The abdominal pains should resolve when you are able to go again. Quitting tobacco doesn't normally cause constipation, but it is possible that your body is not used to having it's usual stimulant of nicotine. After this current episode is over, increase fiber in your diet to help prevent a recurrence (vegetables, fruit). I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification.