 [ Symptoms ] sshould i put toothpaste on a boil [ Disease ] i am sorry to hear you are 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