Scott and Shroff mention recovery after nine days' suppression.
The most persistent constipation may exist for weeks, or even months, with fair health.

The fact seemed to be a subject of much interest to the older writers.

De Cabalis mentions constipation lasting thirty-seven days; Caldani, sixty-five days; Lecheverel, thirty-four days; and Pomma, eight months; Sylvaticus, thirty months; Baillie, fifteen weeks; Blanchard, six weeks; Smetius, five mouths; Trioen, three months; Devilliers, two years; and Gignony, seven years.

Riverius mentions death following constipation of one month, and says that the intestines were completely filled.

Moosman mentions death from the same cause in sixty days.