Constipation refers to a difficulty or inability to pass motions comfortably. The stool may be hardened due to less water content in the body (dehydration). The person may need to strain hard to pass the stools, leading to pain, tears, fissures, and bleeding.
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Is the appearance of occasional blood in stools related to constipation and poor diet?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 33-years-old, and lately, I have had blood and mucus in my stool. I have constipation due to my horrible diet. However, now my stool has no blood and mucus anymore but is thinner than usual. Can all this be due to being constipated? I feel fine other than my stool. There is no wei... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the medical history provided by you, we need to know if there is any pain in the anus during motions? There is a need to rule out any issues at the anus like hemorrhoids or anal fissure, which requires a physical examination by a surgeon since it can come back aga... Read Full »