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Do Stools Get Discharged Involuntarily?

This is gonna sound a little gross, but it's a concern of mine...is it possible that i poop without knowing it? i mean i went to the bathroom and there was stuff on my underwear, nand i know for a fact that i didnt feel like i had to do my business ya know?
Thu, 10 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes, it is possible to pass a small amount of feces without knowing that it actually happened. This usually happens in the following conditions:

- Leakage due to sliminess due to excessive mucus production. The cause has to be found out by a stool test and colonoscopy with biopsy if required.
- Loose anal sphincters.
- Prolapsing piles.
- Any sort of trauma locally.
- Severe forceful coughing and sneezing and for that matter, any activity that increases intra-abdominal pressure suddenly.

Get a consultation with a general surgeon for local and general examination and scopies as indicates to find the cause and get treated accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant
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Do Stools Get Discharged Involuntarily?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, it is possible to pass a small amount of feces without knowing that it actually happened. This usually happens in the following conditions: - Leakage due to sliminess due to excessive mucus production. The cause has to be found out by a stool test and colonoscopy with biopsy if required. - Loose anal sphincters. - Prolapsing piles. - Any sort of trauma locally. - Severe forceful coughing and sneezing and for that matter, any activity that increases intra-abdominal pressure suddenly. Get a consultation with a general surgeon for local and general examination and scopies as indicates to find the cause and get treated accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T Chandrakant