
Constipation: The Silent Danger That Nearly Stopped Her Heart
What many dismiss as a minor inconvenience can quickly turn serious. For one young woman, chronic constipation became a medical emergency after she went more than two weeks without a bowel movement. Her abdomen became alarmingly bloated, and her colon swelled to the point it pressed dangerously close to her heart. Doctors warned that without urgent intervention, the outcome could have been fatal. This shocking case is a stark reminder: when your body signals distress, don’t ignore it—constipation can kill.