What Causes Urge To Defecate And Incomplete Evacuation?

Posted on Fri, 11 Apr 2014

Question: hi...I got a stool analysis done today as I have been feeling like going to the loo every couple of hours and getting very low discharge when I sit....the result is like this...mucus-: present, blood: present, occult blood: present ( under physical and chemical examination). under microscopic examination it shoes mucus strands : Flakes+++, RBC/hpf: 5-6*, WBC/hpf : 2-3** and us digested particles : present +.....I am worried that I may be suffering from something serious....

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

Brief Answer: Possibility of colitis Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Mr XXXXXXX The feeling of going to bathroom every time and passing only small quantity of stools and sense of incomplete evacuation is known as tenesmus. It usually occurs in Colitis/Proctitis which is the inflammation of colon. The most commonest cause is Amoebiasis. Presence of mucous, pus cells and Blood is due to active inflammation present. I would suggest you Tablet Ciplox TZ twice a day for 7 days. That should bring the much needed relief. Also would suggest you to wash hands well before consuming food and drinks. Wishing you a very happy and healthy life. Take care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS, MD

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

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (7 hours later)

thanks doctor for the response. based on the observed values, what is the perceived severity of the condition in your view? is it a mild bout of colitis/proctitis or severe? any food and intake related precautions that you would suggest while i am taking the suggested medication over the next one week. am attaching a picture of the report for ease of reference.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (4 hours later)

Brief Answer: It's mild colitis Detailed Answer: Dear Mr XXXXXXX Severity of colitis depends on severity of symptoms. If you are having mild abdomen discomfort, no fever and Bloody stools than its mild colitis. Report and your clinical picture is suggestive of mild colitis. I would also suggest you to eat well cooked food and avoid eating outside. No other precautions. Take care Best Regards Dr T Shobha

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