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Medical Conditions - Hard Stools

Hard stools occur as a result of constipation. It occurs when there is a slow movement of food in the colon, and due to this, there is increased absorption of water in the colon. The other symptoms presenting with hard stools are abdominal pain, bleeding while passing stool, and straining to have a bowel movement. Hardening of stools can occur due to diet, medication, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), anxiety, toilet training anxiety, and pregnancy. Taking laxative medications, stool softeners, dietary changes, and more fluid intake with supplements help to treat it.

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How to treat chronic constipation with bloating at 22?

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Why am I having bloating and cramps along with my IBS-C?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand the concern. The symptoms described are typical of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C).

What causes bright red bleeding despite a normal colonoscopy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for reaching out. I understand your concern about the bleeding, which can definitely feel worrying.

Why has my 1-year-old had chronic constipation since birth?

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Facing issues with fecal incontinence, How to get rid of this permanently?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The condition that you have mentioned might be due to constipation. Constipation causes hard stool impaction, and around which soft liquid stool percolates.

How is IBS-C different from regular constipation?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your symptoms match a condition called Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C).

I have strange smelling stools. Is it a symptom of IBS?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It looks to me that they are undigested food particles. The most common causes behind this problem are: Indigestion. Infection.

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