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Getting semi-worried: Problems after "sort-of" constipation recovery

Alright.
This is pretty darn embarrassing for me to talk about, but I'm getting semi-worried and seeking answers/advice.

Alright.
So about 2 weeks ago, I had a rock like sensation feeling in my lower abdomen, and couldn't go to the bathroom.
I found out I was constipated after research on it.

My mom ran out and bought me a Laxative (NOT a stool softener).
I took it; and about 3 hours later I was having really quick on and off trips to the bathroom.
I didn't really produce much stool during any of these on and off trips.

So it's been nearly 2 and a half to 3 weeks now, and here's my problem.
I can still sort of not go to the bathroom.
When I do go, it's barely any at all and it's a type 4 on the Bristol Stool chart (view an image of the chart below)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bristo…

It's always been a 4, and the pieces are very short: about 3 or 4 produced per period.
I've also been very gassy lately.
I'm having excessive flatulence (at least 3 times a minute, still hearing those bowel sounds)

I've also noticed, before these problems occurred I usually never had stinky flatulence.
The stink of mine right now is just awful, and burns for a few seconds when I do produce them.
I'm 15 years old if this makes a difference.

Hopefully SOMEONE can Help me. I'm getting sort of worried here.
*Yes, I'm a major hypochondriac*
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Sorry, the chart link cut off a little bit:
here you go.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_Stool_Scale
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Another note:
I was just told by a Yahoo! Answers top contributor in Health that this could be a Fecal Impaction.
I researched it, and seems like that could be right. Any other diagnosis someone may provide?
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drop me a note man, I'll get you the name of this stuff ok.
talk to you soon,
matt
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