Can I get a prescription for a bowel enema?

Question

Hello. My belly is stretched, and hard I don't go to the toilet since 6 days. I have cramps in my lower abdomen and at my anus. I have chills and nausea 🤢 Eating is difficult. I drink water all day.

Vincent Ouellet · Accepted Answer

Hello, First of all, you should check if you have a fever with a thermometer. If you have a fever of more than 38 degrees Celsius, you should see a doctor quickly. You should also see a doctor quickly if your stomach is very painful and sensitive to touch (e.g., just by touching it), or if your stools are red or black when you have a bowel movement. If you don't have any of these symptoms, you can start with a glycerin suppository, which may allow you to have a bowel movement in as little as 15 minutes. If after 30 minutes nothing happens, you can use a Fleet enema. You will need to hold the fluid in your rectum for at least 15 minutes to be effective If none of these measures work, you should see a doctor.