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What Causes Passing Of Hard Stool When Diagnosed With Ulcerative Colitis?

Doctor, I have Ulcerative Colitis but the problem is. Every morning I poop the first poop is big,hard,dry lump like a constipation people, the second one I poop my poop is like a porridge but it is so much, the third one I poop the same as the second but the volume is reduced, the fourth one I poop is the same as the third and I want to poop again but I cant(I feel the urge and pressure in my rectum tells me to poop but I cant get it out and the second time to fourth time I poop my stomach keeps growling fees like I still want to poop and I have pressure in my rectum feels like there is a feces there but I cant get it out). Now I cant get it out whats in there. What is it doctor? Is it IBS or my UC (Ulcerative Colitis) or both of them? Please, help me.
posted on Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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Hi,

It is due to progressive constipation. As a first line management you can take laxatives like lactulose for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult a gastroenterologist and plan for a colonoscopy to rule out structure or growth obstructing the lumen.

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

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Passing Of Hard Stool When Diagnosed With Ulcerative Colitis?

Hi, It is due to progressive constipation. As a first line management you can take laxatives like lactulose for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult a gastroenterologist and plan for a colonoscopy to rule out structure or growth obstructing the lumen. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician