 [ Symptoms ] can a person die from blacking out while going to the toilet number two  i black out every time i use the toilet for any major or semi major pooping i know it is disgusting to talk about but i do i pass out or everything goes black for a bit what causes this and is it gonna do permanent damage [ Disease ] glycerine suppositories are safe to use on a long term basis but they do not soften hard stools    it just lubricates the rectal area to make it easier for you to pass a hard dry stool if you want to soften your stools you need to take a stool softener to prevent your stools becoming hard one of the best is miralax or the generic equivalent stool softeners are not habitual and are also safe to use for long term use in addition you should be eating plenty of vegetables and fruit and drinking sufficient water one reason your stools are hard is because your body is drawing out the liquid in your colon because you are not drinking enough