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What Causes Full Feeling In The Abdomen And Symptoms Of Chronic Constipation?

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Posted on Thu, 9 Feb 2017
Question: Is it possible that there is very old hard stool stuck in the bowels and that's why when using a cleanse or ex lax just very soft stool comes out He feels it is going around the old hard stool. Feels full all the time and has even a hard time eating very much. Very uncomfortable. Every day hours on the toilet.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
This is not possible. He can get a colonoscopy!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have reviewed this information fully and the symptoms cannot be caused by old stool sitting in the bowels. Chronic constipation could be caused by small growths in the bowel or a thyroid disease. With thyroid disease, he would be fatigued, having dry skin and probably putting on more weight. This seems not to be it.

I will suggest that he gets a colonoscopy. This will travel consist in examining the entire big intestines using a light source. This way, any obstruction or abnormal content would be seen and removed. If nothing is found, then we would have had answers for reassurance.

Clearly, increased fluids, fiber, vegetables, fruits and regular physical exercise help with constipation. Always incorporate these into the plan.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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What Causes Full Feeling In The Abdomen And Symptoms Of Chronic Constipation?

Brief Answer: This is not possible. He can get a colonoscopy! Detailed Answer: Hi, I have reviewed this information fully and the symptoms cannot be caused by old stool sitting in the bowels. Chronic constipation could be caused by small growths in the bowel or a thyroid disease. With thyroid disease, he would be fatigued, having dry skin and probably putting on more weight. This seems not to be it. I will suggest that he gets a colonoscopy. This will travel consist in examining the entire big intestines using a light source. This way, any obstruction or abnormal content would be seen and removed. If nothing is found, then we would have had answers for reassurance. Clearly, increased fluids, fiber, vegetables, fruits and regular physical exercise help with constipation. Always incorporate these into the plan. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.