Hard stool impaction happens when a large mass of stool is stuck in the colon or rectum and cannot be pushed out. It mainly occurs due to chronic constipation. Exercises, laxatives, and high fiber content in the diet can relieve the condition.
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I am having problems with bowel control. Please assist.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been facing issues with fecal incontinence. I am unable to control stools. I also have irregularity in passing stools. It is like, the moment I feel like going to the toilet, I get heavy pain inside my stomach and after which I am unable to control stool movement. There is a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The condition which you have mentioned might be due to constipation. Constipation causes hard stool impaction and around which soft liquid stool percolates. Advice: Take syrup Piclin 5mL twice a day for 3 days. Also take Methylcellulose husk 3 spoons twice a day. Dr... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am at the beginning of my third trimester and I am very constipated. I think I have impacted stool. I have had this once before in my life in general not while being pregnant. Anyways, I have taken Colace and Milk of Magnesia but I still cannot get it out. I just want to know what wou... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. At this stage, constipation is not good for you because the pressure may cause early labor or premature rupture of the membrane. You should take laxatives like two tablespoons of syrup Duphalac twice daily. Have a high-... Read Full »
Can I die from a long-standing fecal impaction?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20 year old male. I have had a fecal impaction for four weeks. My symptoms are, straining while pooping, occasional pain in my rectum, painful bowel movements, right arm tingliness, sore back, and I am not nauseous, but queasy. It does not bother me much, but sometimes it hurts ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is nothing to worry as regards to these symptoms. Avoid constipating food items such as red meat, maize-based foods, baked food, etc. Drink three liters of water daily. Take syrup Lactulose 20 ml at bedtime for a week. Apply Lignocaine anal cream (Smuth... Read Full »
Why is my son suffering from stomach pain and loose motions?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 17 years old. He is suffering from severe stomach pain. He had motions around three to five times in the night. We consulted a doctor and he advised him to take Pentasa 1 g and Morease SR for a month. We have taken X-rays, blood tests, and colon endoscopy. His results came ba... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common cause of abdominal pain is functional and it is related to multiple problems such as constipation and regurgitation of food. As organic causes are ruled out, it is necessary to rule out functional causes. I think that your son seems to have chronic const... Read Full »
I have difficulty passing stools. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a difficulty in passing stools and a clogging where the stool passes from the sigmoid colon to the rectum to execute a bowel movement. I just spent several hours of discomfort feeling constipated and as though I needed a bowel movement, only to pass a stool the size of a pea a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have carefully reviewed your health query and can understand how worried you are about your health. The symptoms you are talking about are related to constipation. And there are a lot of different reasons for constipation. Sometimes the patient has just hard stools (... Read Full »