i'm sorry to hear you're going through this. chronic constipation can be more than a painful nuisance. it can cause other health problems such as a bowel obstruction. the bleeding you see after you have a bowel movement may be caused by hemorrhoids especially if the blood is bright red in color. however any type of bleeding from the colon is worth having checked out by a medical professional. your best bet is to attack the cause of your chronic constipation. eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables to get needed fiber. avoid using laxatives as this can make the problem worse in a yo-yo sort of way. be sure to drink plenty of water. hydration is very important for avoiding constipation. i hope you find some relief soon!
i am having bleeding after my stool and just this past month it has happened at least 5 times. i have always had constipation problems ever since i was about 15. i have sharp pains under my left and right side of my rib cage. my poop is very inconsistent in so called "texture". i cant go poop for at least 2 to 3 days in a row and when i do need to go it comes out of nowhere and the cycle starts all over again. i feel like the left side of my stomach is always in pain but im not really sure what to think. any suggestions?