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Suggest Treatment For Painful Defecation And Sticky Stool
my mom had a stoke last May 2014 and is on NGT feeding since then. she cried every time she poop because of the pain..she s not constipated but the poop is so sticky we have to help her by grabbing it from her bum. if you can please advise us what s the best way to soften the stool so she will not suffer and cry. thank you in advance.
Hello I appreciate your concern I see patients with same complaints in my clinic routinely and I will try to help you as in best possible way
From your short description I couldn't infer that you are male or a female Source of bleeding may be different on both the sex
I would like further information to help you better like Your age, sex and complete medical history any history of constipation or altered bowel movements Do you feel itching or pain in perianal region
Meanwhile you should avoid constipation by taking stool softening agent like liquid paraffin Maintain good hygiene Hot water bath Multivitamin and other food supplements
Please revert back to me these answers, I will gladly answer you Best wishes
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Defecation And Sticky Stool
Hello I appreciate your concern I see patients with same complaints in my clinic routinely and I will try to help you as in best possible way From your short description I couldn t infer that you are male or a female Source of bleeding may be different on both the sex I would like further information to help you better like Your age, sex and complete medical history any history of constipation or altered bowel movements Do you feel itching or pain in perianal region Meanwhile you should avoid constipation by taking stool softening agent like liquid paraffin Maintain good hygiene Hot water bath Multivitamin and other food supplements Please revert back to me these answers, I will gladly answer you Best wishes