For once, 2 is no laughing matter.
After initial scans revealed the last part of his large intestine was filled with feces, he was given oral laxatives for relief and sent on his way. Two days later, he returned with even worse pain, and upon examination, his doctors found that the constipation had turned into a full-blown medical emergency—his organs were actually shutting down from being overly "backed up." Yikes.
"Patients with this condition report recurrent episodes of constipation, abdominal pain, distension, and bloating starting in childhood or adolescence," according to the author of the case report. Although rare, it's a serious condition that can be life-threatening.Luckily, most cases of constipation can be relieved without a trip to the ER. "For most patients with chronic megacolon and constipation, a non-surgical approach can be effective," the author writes.
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