I always go from constipated to almost diarrhea for a while now, what can I do?

Hello,

If it's not something you can attribute to your diet, medication, or lifestyle habits lately, it would be best to see a doctor to make sure there are no underlying conditions that need to be treated. In the meantime, I would suggest eating a healthy diet and staying adequately hydrated.

Note that having no stool for 7 consecutive days should be avoided, as there is a risk of fecal impaction (drying and hardening of the stool at the bowel level). Watery stools can also be present during a fecal impaction. This translates into the feeling of having a fecal mass in the intestine even after passing liquid stools. At this point, it is important to quickly seek medical attention for treatment to quickly dislodge the fecal mass caught in the bowel.

I hope I have answered your question. Good continuity.

Maeva Di-Ré, Pharmacy Student

Supervised by Alexandre Chagnon, Pharmacist