Constipation: More Serious Than You Think. Although constipation might seem like a minor issue, ignoring it over time can lead to serious health problems. A striking example involved a young woman who didn’t have a bowel movement for over two weeks.
An X-ray revealed that her colon had become dangerously enlarged, stretching toward her chest and losing its normal shape — a sign of extreme stool buildup. Dangers of Chronic Constipation