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What Causes Constipation And Urge To Pass Stools After Every Intake Of Food?

Posted on Tue, 12 Aug 2014

Question: i am having constipation problems for the past two weeks. the poop output is low compared to what i eat. so i took fybolite for the pask one week and ate 3-4 bannas and also played football for half an hour. but the poop output is still low and feel the urge to poop 20-30 minutes after i eat breakfast and even if i poop again i dont excrete everything. it is difficult to work faster and concentrate on other things if i dont poop properly and i feel the urge to poop during college hours. what should i do now??

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
likely to be due to hyperactive Gastrocolic reflex

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear Mr XXXXXX

It's quite common issue with many young adults: Urge to pass stools after every intake of food. It occurs due to hyperactive Gastrocolic reflex. The colon gets stimulated with every distension of stomach due to intake of food.
In the absence of pain while passing stools and absence of blood in stools there is no cause for concern.

I would suggest you the following
1. Ensure water intake of 2 to 3 liter a day
2. High fiber diet
3. Avoid carbonated and alcoholic beverages
4. Avoid spicy food

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take care

Best regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (8 hours later)

i shall follow all your suggestions. but can you help me to get rid of my constipation problem...

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Consume sufficient quantity of water

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings

Apologies for late reply , as was busy with my baby.

I would suggest you the following for constipation

1. Laxative: Lactulose to start with 10 ml twice a day. The dose has to be titrated to maintain the stool consistency soft.

2. Ensure good intake of water: Follow rule of 1.

1 glass of water 1 hour before meals and 1 glass of water 1 hour after every meal, 1 glass of water 1 hour before sleeping and 1 glass of water soon after waking up will ensure sufficient intake of water

3. Avoid constipation causing diet: Containing refined wheat floor

4. To rule out painful anal condition like anal fissure

Do keep me updated

Take care

Best regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar