Hard time discharging stools

[qingpingpong]

Hi im 20 now. I just want to know why is is that my bowel movement has turned into something weird. Its one week now since this happened. We went to a party last sunday and i just freely ate everything and i got this 1 plate of pork with fats (i like fats) and i forgot to drink plenty of water after that meal. So the next day, im starting to feel weird, like having a diarrhea and constipated. Even if i eat much food, i still don't feel like discharging my bowel. 2 days after the mysterious party, i still can't feel that there's a bowel to be discharged. Why is that? Then the 3rd day i took one tablet of *Dulcolax* the 4th day i discharged a normal bowel movement then the fifth day nothing happened again. 6th day was normal and now 7th day im starting to have a diarrhea again. what was happening to me? Is it normal to discharge a watery stool with less solid waste at the same time? Thanks!!!!!!

[gnorb]

First of all, what's your regular diet look like? And how much fiber and water are you taking in a day?  Sounds like something you ate/drank has done a number on your stomach, which should answer your question that this is not normal. Try taking it easy for the next few days with your food:

* Avoid animal fats, or excessive fats, for that matter (ESPECIALLY fried foods) and alcohol, and get off the Dulcolax.
* Eat lots of fruits (especially berries and bananas) and vegetables, and keep you grains whole (like good quality whole wheat bread, the heavier the better).
* For proteins, nuts, eggs, fish, and white skinless chicken, though again, animal should be avoided.
* And drink at least 1oz of water (not soda or even juice) for every 2 pounds of body weight.

Keep this up for about a week (or better yet, two) then start reintroducing meats and getting back to your usual. During this time, also make it a point to exercise at least 30 minutes a day, preferably an hour, split up into two 30-minute sessions.

If things are still weird after a while, or if you start noticing other changes (like bleeding) get to a doc.

Good luck.