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What Can Cause Constipation And Fecal Impaction?

Ok, I have constipation and I have a pocket right at the opening to my rectum where stool will pocket and I have to push on the area for it to empty. Now I am having to put my finger up there and help my stool come out. It feels like a mass to the right that might just be my colon put when I push on it nothing happens as far as stool empting. It seems like it is in the way of normal bowel movement. I had a colonoscopy just a few months ago so I wouldn't think it was serious but what is going on?

Thu, 30 Aug 2018
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Chronic constipation has many side effects like hemorrhoids, anal fissures and fecal impaction. Please, try the following lifestyle changes that help you improve bowel movements: Increase water intake along with increase in daily fiber intake by eating plenty of vegetables, oats, seeds, cereals and whole-grains. Fiber absorbs water into the gut and makes the stool softer and easier to pass.

You may also try fiber supplements such as psyllium powder that can be used for the same purpose. Fiber supplements work fine with an adequate fluid intake. For short-term relief, you can use Bisacodyl (dulcolax) tablets. It is a bowel stimulant that causes bowel contractions and promotes evacuation of the colon. But, if you do not feel a relief of constipation with these lifestyle changes, have fever, persistent pain, blood in the stool or recent weight loss please, contact your doctor.

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What Can Cause Constipation And Fecal Impaction?

Hi, Chronic constipation has many side effects like hemorrhoids, anal fissures and fecal impaction. Please, try the following lifestyle changes that help you improve bowel movements: Increase water intake along with increase in daily fiber intake by eating plenty of vegetables, oats, seeds, cereals and whole-grains. Fiber absorbs water into the gut and makes the stool softer and easier to pass. You may also try fiber supplements such as psyllium powder that can be used for the same purpose. Fiber supplements work fine with an adequate fluid intake. For short-term relief, you can use Bisacodyl (dulcolax) tablets. It is a bowel stimulant that causes bowel contractions and promotes evacuation of the colon. But, if you do not feel a relief of constipation with these lifestyle changes, have fever, persistent pain, blood in the stool or recent weight loss please, contact your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.