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What Do Intermittent Hard Stools During Bowel Movements Indicate?

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Posted on Wed, 27 Sep 2017
Question: doctor. I have fissure problem from last one year but not continuously. I didn't have any constipation issue. but sometimes I m getting hard at tip of the stool followed by normal stool. I'm not able to understand. because of the issue getting pain. pls provide reason and solution
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
All explanations provided for reasons and solutions .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query completely .

* Reason of the fissure
- in most instances it is hard stool induced cracking of the skin of the anal
opening .
- anal intercourse .
- peri anal skin excoriations from other infections .

* Recommendations for better outcome

- Be sure that fissure will be under control situation ( many times it comes and
goes , there is no life time remedy in any XXXXXXX ) with certain measures .
- Dietary guidelines
* Plenty of liquids with high fiber diet including green leafy veg , whole
grains , cereals , pulses , legumes , organic fruits .
* Avoid all oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , dairy fat till possible .

- Life style modifications
* Chew your food thoroughly .
* Regular walking , exercises , YOGA help .
* No smoking or alcohol in any form .
* Avoid stress , anxiety .
* Have regular sound sleep of 8 hours .
* Avoid anal intercourse ( if doing ) .

- Care of local part
* Keep the area clean with antiseptic liquids .
* Sitz bath ( sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 10 minutes each
session and specifically after passing stool ) help tremendously
* Avoid very tight clothings as jeans .
* Avoid sitting on hard surfaces for prolonged period of times , long drives .
* Soothing creams or ointments as containing Lignocaine hydrochloride 2%

- Medicinal part
* Pain killer in case of more burning .
* Bulk forming laxative as Ispaghula husk in case of more constipation or
hard stools .

Hope this will help you for sure .
Welcome for any further doubts .

Regards dear .


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (22 minutes later)
sir I'm taking dietary precautions. but tip of the stool is coming hard followed by normal stool. this is my issue. how to avoid and what is the reason
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
follow up .

Detailed Answer:
Welcome dear

* That seems in relation with the drying out of the most distal part of the stool
usually due to lack of moisture content .

* Avoiding that would be with plenty of liquids , preferably 2 glasses of boiled
lukewarm water at night before sleep .

Wishing you fine health ahead .

Regards .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (7 hours later)
sir is it due to late wake up at 7.30 am or due to remaining stool of earlier day. I'm sleeping around 11pm

generally I'm going to bathroom at 7.30 or 8 am. I'm taking 4 to 6 Lars water daily and night I'm taking juice.I will take 2 gls hot water also
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Follow up recommendations .

Detailed Answer:
Welcome dear

* Might concern with late wake up , not remaining stool of the earlier day .

* Suggestions

- As previously told along with
- If possible strongly recommended to wake up around 6 am , go for early fresh
air walking for 20 - 30 minutes which will manage your intestine tremendously .

Regards .
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What Do Intermittent Hard Stools During Bowel Movements Indicate?

Brief Answer: All explanations provided for reasons and solutions . Detailed Answer: Hello dear Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query completely . * Reason of the fissure - in most instances it is hard stool induced cracking of the skin of the anal opening . - anal intercourse . - peri anal skin excoriations from other infections . * Recommendations for better outcome - Be sure that fissure will be under control situation ( many times it comes and goes , there is no life time remedy in any XXXXXXX ) with certain measures . - Dietary guidelines * Plenty of liquids with high fiber diet including green leafy veg , whole grains , cereals , pulses , legumes , organic fruits . * Avoid all oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , dairy fat till possible . - Life style modifications * Chew your food thoroughly . * Regular walking , exercises , YOGA help . * No smoking or alcohol in any form . * Avoid stress , anxiety . * Have regular sound sleep of 8 hours . * Avoid anal intercourse ( if doing ) . - Care of local part * Keep the area clean with antiseptic liquids . * Sitz bath ( sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 10 minutes each session and specifically after passing stool ) help tremendously * Avoid very tight clothings as jeans . * Avoid sitting on hard surfaces for prolonged period of times , long drives . * Soothing creams or ointments as containing Lignocaine hydrochloride 2% - Medicinal part * Pain killer in case of more burning . * Bulk forming laxative as Ispaghula husk in case of more constipation or hard stools . Hope this will help you for sure . Welcome for any further doubts . Regards dear .