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I have difficulty passing stools. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a difficulty in passing stools and a clogging where the stool passes from the sigmoid colon to the rectum to execute a bowel movement. I just spent several hours of discomfort feeling constipated and as though I needed a bowel movement, only to pass a stool the size of a pea a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have carefully reviewed your health query and can understand how worried you are about your health. The symptoms you are talking about are related to constipation. And there are a lot of different reasons for constipation. Sometimes the patient has just hard stools (... Read Full »
I have been suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 33-year-old man who has been dealing with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for the past five years, and it has been quite challenging. I would like to know if there are any effective treatment options available for managing this condition. Additionally, I am concerned about the lon... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. 1. IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is a diagnosis of exclusion. Your physician would have done some tests, and that would be normal. 2. The best management step is to avoid stressing yourself regarding bowel habits, frequency and consisten... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35-year-old female with hypothyroidism, and I have been taking levothyroxine medication for the past seven months. Recently, I have been experiencing symptoms of constipation, which is causing me concern. I am unsure if this could be a side effect of the medication or if it mig... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Constipation can be a symptom of hypothyroidism itself, as an underactive thyroid can slow down the digestive system. However, it is also possible that the levothyroxine medication you are taking could contribute to constipation as a side effect. To alleviate constip... Read Full »
I have been constipated for a month. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22 year old female, and I have been experiencing major constipation from the last month. Every time I eat, I experience bloating, and I am unable to go to the toilet later on. Have tried taking Sennetabs, Metamucil, increasing fiber, and water in the diet. I have this problem... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would need a little bit more history, How many times during a week do you have a bowel movement? Please go online and type Bristol stool chart, and let me know the consistency and type of the stools you are having in general from a month. Have you had diarrhea before... Read Full »
I suffer from chronic constipation. Will I get hemorrhoids?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from prolonged constipation almost from childhood. Now I am 26. I am afraid of getting hemorrhoids due to this. I have tried everything starting from warm water to Eno, Digene, milk of magnesia and Isabgol. Now, all these do not work effectively on me. My diet is also no... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are using milk of magnesia since a long time which is not advisable as it can lead to laxative abuse and dependency. As your constipation is present since a long time, the organic cause should be ruled out, if present. For this, USG abdomen scan should be done. ... Read Full »
My son has stomach pain and loose motions. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 17 years old. He is suffering from severe stomach pain. He had motions around three to five times in the night. We consulted a doctor and he advised him to take Pentasa 1 g and Morease SR for a month. We have taken X-rays, blood tests, and colon endoscopy. His results came ba... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common cause of abdominal pain is functional and it is related to multiple problems such as constipation and regurgitation of food. As organic causes are ruled out, it is necessary to rule out functional causes. I think that your son seems to have chronic const... Read Full »
I pass stools once in 2 or 3 days and feel constipated. Kindly help.
Query: I think i am constipated. Is it normal or should i see a doctor again for this? These days i am pooping sometimes after 3 days then after 2 to 3 days again, but sometimes everyday. I see a doctor one time because i have a hard time passing poop and have a blood after pooping and my aunt nurse told m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi Pauline, First of all I would say, relax because stress can be a risk factor of constipation. Also at this age, food and eating habits are one of the major causes of constipation. I would advice to have a high fibre diet, and decrease intake of non-veg and increase intake of vegetables and drink... Read Full »
My 8 months old baby has trouble in passing stools. What can I do to improve his constipation?
Query: Hello doctor,My baby boy is 8 months old and has trouble in passing stools. With Laxatives, doctor prescribed he is passing hard stools once in four to five days, and he is crying while passing stools. What can I do to improve his constipation? And what diet changes do I need to make? Currently, I a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your kid is suffering from an anal fissure that is a cut at anal mucosa. Give syrup Duphalac (Lactulose) one teaspoon full once a day at night time after meals. Apply several ano ointments (Lidocaine, Metronidazole, Sucralfate) locally three times a day for 15 days w... Read Full »
I have developed sores around my anus. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor, I have what appear to be red spots or perhaps sores around my anus. I do not have any other symptoms except when I use the restroom; it does not necessarily hurt, but I feel a bit of a burning sensation. Additionally, I have a lot of hair, and I am unsure if it could be an ingrown hair... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.Red spots or soreness around the anus, coupled with a burning sensation during bowel movements, can be indicative of various conditions, including:Anal fissure: This refers to a small tear in the lining of the anu... Read Full »
I am experiencing bleeding with bowel movements. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 178 pounds. Recently, I have noticed bright red bleeding with feces during bowel movements, indicating a possible issue with piles. My stools are typically medium-sized and medium-hard. The experience is mildly uncomfortable,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Bright red blood with normal-colored formed stools suggests a likely source around the anal verge or just above, such as the rectum (the last part of the large intestine). Your assessment of painless bleeding aligning w... Read Full »