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I am suffering from constipation despite drinking enough water and eating fibrous food. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor,I am suffering from constipation despite drinking enough water and eating fibrous food. What could be the reason for my constipation? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. So, even if you pass stools thrice a week, there is nothing to worry about. Constipation has many causes, but the most common is slow transit constipation. So I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned b... Read Full »
What is the reason for itching and drops of blood in the anal area?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22 year old male. A day or two ago after a bowel movement, I felt an itch in the anal area. I tried to get at it with a tissue but, it got worse and I could see small pellets of blood on the wipe. I am not on any medications. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Blood streaks on the wipe after an episode of itching could be due to an anal fissure. Bleeding per rectum in an otherwise healthy young male could be due to hemorrhoids or anal fissure. A fissure is a tear in the anal canal due to constipation or repeated friction. It... Read Full »