Constipation - pain and bleeding

[Anonymoususer456]

had a baby just under 3 weeks ago, ever since I’ve been quite constipated on and off.
it’s got to the point I cannot get the poo out no matter how much I push/relax.
I’ve been going to the toilet when I feel the need but just nothing happens.
its now so painful it feels like trying to push out broken glass or something and I’m just bleeding, I do suffer with piles. it even hurts to just sit in the sofa now.
I took some lactulose yesterday afternoon (5ml) But I’m so worried I’m never going to get what’s there out, it honestly feels like it’s tearing me, I’m crying I’m in so much pain and I don’t know what to do. If anyone has any advice at all it would be appreciated!

Speak to a GP as soon as you can.

But whilst waiting you can take more lactlose and there are glycerol suppositories which may ease the strain. Also, try dried fruits like figs and purines they normally help.

Good luck

Get suppositories , they will help initially. Then get some tinned prunes and take 8 a day, dropping to 4 when you’ve got going again.
I think the bleeding is an anal fissure. You need to see the GP for that.

How are you today OP ? Have you got any help from the GP ?

Sorry for the late reply. I went to the chemist and got some constipation suppositories which seemed to help remove the blockage!
been making sure I have plenty of fibre since and have been fine, my IBS has now decided to play up but thankfully no more pain or bleeding! These were thought to be caused by piles and the blockage.