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Why do I feel softening around anal area?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

For the past six days, I feel softening continuously around the anal area when I walk. Now, I am suffering from slight constipation. I have no hemorrhoids and no staining in the undergarment. I have no blood in the stool and no pain in the anal area and also on bowel movement. Then why do I feel so? Please help.
Answered by Dr. Pardhan Rajesh Kumar

Education:

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Dr. Pardhan Rajesh Kumar is a medical gastroenterologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive system disorders. He provides expert care for conditions such as liver diseases, gastrointestinal infections, acid reflux, and chronic digestive issues, with a strong focus on preventive care and long-term patient wellness.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

  • Take Lactifiber powder three teaspoons in half a glass of milk once daily after food for 15 days.

The Probable causes

Functional constipation.

Investigations to be done

Sigmoidoscopy.

Preventive measures

1. Avoid constipation. 2. Avoid non-vegetarian foods and take lots of green vegetables.

Regarding follow up

Revert back after sigmoidoscopy to a medical gastroenterologist online.--->

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I do not have piles. For rectum and colon checkup, is abdomen ultrasound test best in place of sigmoidoscopy? I do not want to get sigmoidoscopy.

Answered by Dr. Pardhan Rajesh Kumar

Education:

DM

Professional Bio:

Dr. Pardhan Rajesh Kumar is a medical gastroenterologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive system disorders. He provides expert care for conditions such as liver diseases, gastrointestinal infections, acid reflux, and chronic digestive issues, with a strong focus on preventive care and long-term patient wellness.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

  • For rectum and colon examination, colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy is the best.
  • Ultrasound abdomen is not helpful.
  • Take the above suggested medicine for 15 days, if not improved then go for sigmoidoscopy.

Revert back after the test to a medical gastroenterologist online.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 7, 2016
Reviewed At April 25, 2025

Education:

DM

Professional Bio:

Dr. Pardhan Rajesh Kumar is a medical gastroenterologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive system disorders. He provides expert care for conditions such as liver diseases, gastrointestinal infections, acid reflux, and chronic digestive issues, with a strong focus on preventive care and long-term patient wellness.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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