What Causes Very Soft Messy Stool?

Posted on Mon, 1 Dec 2014

Question: about 34 years ago I started having problems with my stool. Very messy and hard to clean. It was after a very stressful time in my life. However, I found things that helped until recently. Fortunately I only have a BM once a day most days. However, I need to shower to get really clean.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Further tests advised...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back my dear,

Apologies for the late reply and thank you for your follow up question and the additional medical data of yours. That is helping me analyze your case carefully and provide a more specific advice.

1. I advise to keep well-hydrated, increase fluids intake to soften the stool.

2. Lactulose or other stool softeners can also help to soften the stool.

3. Laxatives (e.g. sena) can help ease bowel movement.

4. I encourage to consume foods high in fiber content to ease bowel movement.

5. If you were my patient, I'd advise to run further lab tests including:
- culture of stool for candida
- examination of stool for ova/parasites
- abdominal ultrasound
I would plan the next steps of management/treatment based on these tests result.

All the best!
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (18 hours later)

My stool is too soft. That is why it is so messy. I need firmer stool. You did not read my problem.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Changes in diet&cleaning habit advised...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Thank you for your further clarifications.

My earlier advice is to find out what might cause your current stool problems.

Anyway, a very sticky stool might be also related to consuming foods high in fat and constipation.

All the steps advised earlier will help change your stool habit and it won't be messy and difficult to clean.

I also advise to use use warm water and hypoallergic cleaner for cleaning after bowel movements.

If you have other concerns, you can write me back.

Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (4 hours later)

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
All the best!

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Most welcomed!

If you do not have any other query, do not forget to close this discussion.

All the best!
Dr.Klerida

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju