Terrifying consequence of ignoring tummy troubles - woman, 21, reveals: 'I heard a pop... and my insides fell out'

A 21-year-old woman ignored constipation and severe bloating that 'left me looking six months pregnant' — and suffered horrific consequences as a result. Courtney Ingham suffered with the extreme symptoms for eight months and was only able to empty her bowels once every three weeks. Courtney Ingham, 21, suffered with extreme bloating and constipation for eight months and was only able to empty her bowels once every three weeks The carer confessed to looking 'six months pregnant' despite having two operations 'I had really severe constipation for about eight months and I didn't really think anything of it,' Ms Ingham said. Stomach cramps caused by her constipation left Ms Ingham in so much pain she was calling in sick to work Ms Ingham said she has been tested for IBS and Crohn's Disease but has not yet had the results back, she has since been referred to a specialist and is waiting for an appointment in December Frightened, she swiftly went to A&E at Darlington Memorial Hospital where doctors examined her under general anaesthetic. Ms Ingham said she has been tested for IBS and Crohn's Disease but has not yet had the results back, she has since been referred to a specialist and is waiting for an appointment in December.