HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Are The Uses And Side Effects Of Laxative Tablets?

I have taken senna laxative tablets for 3 days and haven t had a bowel movement for 5 days. I have mild cramping from the senna tablets but no real progress in voiding. I am extremely miserable and not sure what to do next. I must have some relief soon before I explode. I am beginning to feel sick and I am extremely bloated. Please help!
Wed, 24 Dec 2014
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi
Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. As you are not having a bowel movement after laxatives.You should go to ER or consult your GP .In such case i advise bisacodyl suppositories and if that is not working then i advise enema. If that is also not helping then it can be due to fecolith which should be manually removed. Excess laxative usually can cause diarrhoea, vomiting, mucosal damage of large intestine, bloating and intestinal obstruction as side effects in some cases. Hope this may help you.
Let me know if you have any further queries.
Thanks
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Are The Uses And Side Effects Of Laxative Tablets?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. As you are not having a bowel movement after laxatives.You should go to ER or consult your GP .In such case i advise bisacodyl suppositories and if that is not working then i advise enema. If that is also not helping then it can be due to fecolith which should be manually removed. Excess laxative usually can cause diarrhoea, vomiting, mucosal damage of large intestine, bloating and intestinal obstruction as side effects in some cases. Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further queries. Thanks