Jakarta, Indonesia -โข A man recently died in indonesia after a severe case of constipation led to a life-threateningโ intestinal blockage,โ with doctors discovering approximatelyโ 9 โขkilograms (nearly 20 pounds) of fecal matter accumulated in his stomach, according to โa report byโฃ detikcom on November 24,โ 2025. The caseโฃ highlights the potentially โขfatal consequences of chronic constipation, especially amongโฃ the elderly.
While seemingly a rare and extreme outcome, โthe incident underscores the importance of addressing constipation promptly and seeking medical attentionโข when symptoms โpersist. Untreated constipation can escalate into serious complications, including intestinal perforation and hazardous โinfections,โ posing aโ significant โขhealth risk, especially for vulnerable โpopulations.
Dr. โAru, contacted by detikcom, explained that constipation involves difficulty in passingโค stool. โProlonged constipation results in a buildup of undigested material within the intestines. “the accumulated feces cannot come out,โข over timeโ it will cause obstruction or โขblockage,” he stated. This obstruction โฃcan ultimately prove fatal.
According to Dr. Aru, several factors can contribute to constipation. โThese include dietary habits – specifically a lack of โขfiber โ-โ insufficient physical activity, frequentlyโ ignoring the urge to defecate, โcertain medications, pregnancy, stress, and underlying medical conditions.
dr. Aru strongly advises anyoneโ experiencing persistent constipation to seekโ immediate medical evaluation. “This is done toโฃ find โout the cause and treatment is carried out according to the cause of the โฃconstipation,” he concluded. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial to โฃpreventingโข potentially life-threatening โคcomplications.
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