How To Avoid Hard Stool- 732 Questions Answered

What is the reason of hard stool at starting hard portion comes and then soft no issue .how to avoid that it started some times I donot know the reason and I take regular same type of foods however sometimes I face this problem

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Dr. Anil MinochaGeneral Physician | Noida

Increase your water intake & fruits intake if no disease ... Read More

5 years ago surgery was done for anal fissure. Now again I have developed severe hard stool. Feeling intense urge but stool is not coming and I am getting fear of again Painful anal fissure .Please tell how can I soften this hard stool so that I can avoid anal fissure this time .

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Dr. Danish KhanGeneral Physician | Bangalore

Take syrup Cremaffin plus 10 ml after food for 3-5 days Take more fiber diet Drink plenty of water Try to consult ... Read More

How to avoid extra bulky and large stool. Even the stool is soft but I am afraid if the poop is bulky and hard it can cause harm. Please suggest.

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Dr. Boora ChakravarthyGeneral Practitioner | Bangalore

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If I unexpectedly get severe hard stool . Then which laxative will be effective to soften hard stool so that I can avoid anal fissure ??? Please tell the name of the strongest laxative which must soften any grade of hard stool for occasional use .

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Dr. Manhar JogiGeneral Physician | Ahmedabad

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I am getting hard stools since a week so is it safe to have hard stools or is it unhealthy.what should be done.

Asked for Male, 24 Years 680 Views v

Dr. Rahul PoddarLaparoscopic Surgeon | Ghaziabad

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Hard stools are responsible for a number of sure shot complications including fissure, piles, fistula, diverticulosis and there associated complications. It should not be continued. Diet is the best t ... Read More

I pass stool everyday 2 times but still sometimes stool becomes hard and another problem is for little hard stool just one time leads to anal fissure. Why this is happening ?? Please tell remedy.

Asked for Male, 26 Years 645 Views v

Dr. Shiv Kumar SharmaAyurveda | Jaipur

Hello dear don't worry Take Decoction of fresh Giloy Mulethi anjeer Draksha at morning,Or Soaked anjeer Draksha 50 gm approx.at morning, Isabgol 2 tsf at night with Lukewarm milk or water,Tab Triphala ... Read More

I suffer from hard stool. First part of stool that passes is very very hard and rest our completely normal. But the first part is hard. I drink 2 ltrs of water every day and even eat fruits. Please help why is this happening

Asked for Female, 28 Years 472 Views v

Dr. Nishant Kumar JaiswalPublic Health Medicine Specialist | Lucknow

Increased fluids intake is advisable ... Read More

My friends daughter is having hard stools .She is falling sick for every 10days. Can you please suggest any medicine

Asked for Female, 2 Years 199 Views v

Dr. Yahya V PPediatrician | Malappuram

Thanks for asking the question. Most common cause of constipation in children is improper dietary practice. Child should take enough water according to his body weight and fibre rich food. If the chil ... Read More

My stool is Very Hard !what is the solution for me . I have third stage ulcer previously . 3 Years ago.

Asked for Male, 19 Years 286 Views v

Dr. Sanchit BudhirajaGastroenterologist | Ludhiana

Hard stools are a very common problem in the general population. Please clarify what you mean by third stage ulcer. ... Read More

I am having problem to Poo. As the stool has become very hard and not coming out.I haven't been able to do it since morning, PLease help.

Asked for Male, 26 Years 308 Views v

Dr. Rajesh Kumar PradhanGastroenterologist | Delhi

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use proctoclysis enema ... Read More

Every day after lunch I get a very weak urge to poop despite having bowel movements in the morning. The urge feels so weak that I completely ignore it but this ignorance is causing my initial part of stool getting hard and dry. Well, I have noticed if I go for 2nd bowel movement after lunch this problem of initial part of stool being hard gets re

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Dr. Madiha AteeqGeneral Practitioner | Delhi

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So first of all try to modify your lifestyle this could have been happening due to bad gut health Eat curd with psyllium husk drink atleast 2-3 liters of water make sure you have your lunch with a b ... Read More

My baby is 7 months old ans he passed hard stool today which was black on the outside but when o break it - it's green , orange and brown on the inside . He did not poop for a day . Started solid a month back and is on iron drops but i did not give him Iron drops yesterday . He is always constipated and cries while he poops . Is it concerning ??

Asked for Female, 25 Years 180 Views v

Dr. Shebin C EPediatrician | Kanyakumari

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The baby's symptoms, particularly the hard stools and crying during bowel movements, indicate constipation, which can be concerning due to the discomfort it causes. The black color of the stool is a c ... Read More

In 5th week pregnancy through ivf. Daily water intake is 2-3litres Yet facing hard stool issue. Which is causing fissures. Kindly help with remedies

Asked for Female, 31 Years 118 Views v

Dr. Dinesh MehtaGeneral Physician | Jaipur

Usually fissure heal by own in 7 -14 days , but the problem is hard stool or constipation. So use this remedy for healing fissure well- Anovate gel twice daily Lactulose syp. For constipation and cre ... Read More

My stool is pass very hard. Today pass stool one drop blood will come . It's any serious problem or not. I am worried about my health.plz tell me. But not pain in that area. Anus part light damage

Asked for Female, 31 Years 103 Views v

Dr. Nishant RanjanGeneral Surgeon | Patna

It might be a fissure in ano. But it would be better if you get yourself examined by a surgeon and follow his/her advice. ... Read More

Please let me know what should I consume daily to keep my stool soft? I am eating home made food and drinking 4 litres of water daily but still facing dry stool every now and then.

Asked for Female, 33 Years 77 Views v

Dr. Ajay Pal SinghSexologist | Delhi

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Use triphala... But must get evaluation done first accordingly I can guide properly ... Read More

Does consuming ghee at dinner time good for chronic hard stool problem? If yes, how much tablespoon is safe for daily?

Asked for Female, 33 Years 243 Views v

Dr Avinash BhartiGeneral Physician | Aurangabad

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Yes ð â consuming **ghee at dinner time** can be very helpful for **chronic hard stools** in Ayurveda. ### ð Why ghee helps? * It is a natural **VataâPitta pacifier** â reduces dryness i ... Read More

I face hard stool problem very often. That's why i wanted to know if I can consume softovac powder daily to prevent hard stool.

Asked for Female, 33 Years 84 Views v

Dr. Nikhil PatilMedical Gastroenterology | Bangalore

Yess It's fibre ... Read More

My baby after hospital and use of antibiotic and anti flue is having hard time to do potty he is having difficulty to poop insipite of taking apple banana dry fruit anar daily he is well hydrated too. He has to push hard and try for more than 1 hr to poop. Discharge summary attach

Asked for Female, 35 Years 25 Views v

Dr. Mohd Faisal ZohebPediatrician | Hyderabad

There are many questions I need to ask you . Contact me on practo or local pediatrician ... Read More

I'm sick of hard stool problem. Which ayurvedic medicine is safe to consume daily for chronic hard stool issue?

Asked for Female, 33 Years 95 Views v

Dr. Abhijeet PatilAyurveda | Kalyan

Hello, Chronic hard stools are usually due to an irregular diet, less water intake, lack of fibre, sedentary lifestyle, stress, or sleep disturbances. In Ayurveda, it is often linked to aggravated Vat ... Read More

I want to know does isabgol husk soften hard stool? Can isabgol husk be given daily to the patient with chronic hard stool issue?

Asked for Female, 33 Years 156 Views v

Dr. Vishesh AmritGeneral Physician | Jammu

Yes..it helps to soften stools ... Read More

I have been noticing that only rice,dal and potato is what keeps my stool soft but when I eat Vegetables my stool gets dry and hard. Why this is happening and how can I treat this problem?

Asked for Female, 33 Years 69 Views v

Dr. Sumit BhutaniLaparoscopic Surgeon | Dehradun

Your observation that rice, dal, and potato keep your stools soft, while vegetables make them hard, is related to how different foods affect the intestines. Why this happens: • Rice, dal, potato are ... Read More

My 6 month old son is having trouble popping and seems constipated. He has passed hard stool day before yesterday with a lot of struggle. Did not poop yesterday. Today again hard stool. We started giving him puréed food few days back. Like pure if steamed apple, banana and puréed carrot. Is it normal and what should be done?

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Dr. Naushad Akram AnsariPaediatrics | Kolkata

I understand your concern. But stool frequency in infants has been variable from seven stools per day to once per week. It's absolutely normal as you have initiated semisolid food in his diet. Main ... Read More

I am facing hard stool problem. Could anyone pls tell me which ayurvedic medicine is recommended for softening hard stool.

Asked for Female, 35 Years 331 Views v

Dr. Gaurav ChaudhariAyurveda | Pune

Isabgol husk 1 tsp BD with warm water ... Read More

Drinking an adequate amount of water, engaging in daily exercise, meeting the daily fiber intake, refraining from smoking and alcohol consumption, and ensuring sufficient sleep are essential practices. However, despite these efforts, individuals may still experience hard stools and constipation. I am not on any medication.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 186 Views v

Dr. Suraj SharmaGeneral Practitioner | Jaipur

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I get hard stool every week after consuming egg and chicken. Due to hard stool i have developed anal fissure. That's why, I wanted to know if I can consume 2 triphala tablets daily at night with warm water in order to avoid hard stool problem and fissure recurrence.

Asked for Female, 35 Years 419 Views v

Dr. Karnakanti VivekavardhiniAyurveda | Mancherial

You will have loose stools with triphala. But regular intake is contraindicated and should better work on your gut health. ... Read More

Hi doctors, My baby is 12 months old pr 1 year . His stool is hard not coming out. He is facing this issue for 1 day. Please suggest what we can do?

Asked for Male, 36 Years 71 Views v

Dr. Vikas K GPediatrician | Davanagere

Syrup lactulose 5ml two times a day for 3days ... Read More

Hello Doctors, My hammorid surgery was don on 24 May. First few days there was liquid stools. Yesterday there was no stool. Today morning very very little solid stool. ( I am taking lactulose Syrup from very first day) What to do now??

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Dr. Manjeet Singh SandhuGeneral Physician | Faridkot

Hello Need to ask a few more question and or may need to add another medication How is your pain from surgery Please consult ... Read More

Facing hard stool problem. Due to hard stool there was a burning sensation while bowel movement and blood was also seen in the stool today. Pls recommend which syrup or medicine would be best and safe to take.

Asked for Female, 32 Years 127 Views v

Dr. Sadam Manoj Kumarcolorectal surgery | Ambala

Plz do online consultation ... Read More

How to take cremaffin plus syrup for hard stool? Do we need to gulp down 10 ml cremaffin plus syrup first and then drink warm water or simply gulp down the syrup?

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Dr. Raiba DeshmukhGeneral Surgeon | Pune

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Avoid oily and spicy food Maintain hydration High fibre diet ... Read More

My initial part of stool is very hard everyday and then soft that's why I'm feeling pain and for that I have piles problem...I'm taking enough fiber and lots of water still same problem everyday..I'm taking cremaffin plus syrup 15 ml twice a day for two months and I was feeling good...but now cremaffin plus is not effective like before..what can I

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Dr. Vishal BansalGeneral Surgeon | Indore

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How to avoid hard stool

What is the reason of hard stool at starting hard portion comes and then soft no issue .how to avoid that it started some times I donot know the reason and I take regular same type of foods however sometimes I face this problem

5 years ago surgery was done for anal fissure. Now again I have developed severe hard stool. Feeling intense urge but stool is not coming and I am getting fear of again Painful anal fissure .Please tell how can I soften this hard stool so that I can avoid anal fissure this time .

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How to avoid extra bulky and large stool. Even the stool is soft but I am afraid if the poop is bulky and hard it can cause harm. Please suggest.

If I unexpectedly get severe hard stool . Then which laxative will be effective to soften hard stool so that I can avoid anal fissure ??? Please tell the name of the strongest laxative which must soften any grade of hard stool for occasional use .

I am getting hard stools since a week so is it safe to have hard stools or is it unhealthy.what should be done.

I pass stool everyday 2 times but still sometimes stool becomes hard and another problem is for little hard stool just one time leads to anal fissure. Why this is happening ?? Please tell remedy.

I suffer from hard stool. First part of stool that passes is very very hard and rest our completely normal. But the first part is hard. I drink 2 ltrs of water every day and even eat fruits. Please help why is this happening

My friends daughter is having hard stools .She is falling sick for every 10days. Can you please suggest any medicine

My stool is Very Hard !what is the solution for me . I have third stage ulcer previously . 3 Years ago.

I am having problem to Poo. As the stool has become very hard and not coming out.I haven't been able to do it since morning, PLease help.

In 5th week pregnancy through ivf. Daily water intake is 2-3litres Yet facing hard stool issue. Which is causing fissures. Kindly help with remedies

My stool is pass very hard. Today pass stool one drop blood will come . It's any serious problem or not. I am worried about my health.plz tell me. But not pain in that area. Anus part light damage

Please let me know what should I consume daily to keep my stool soft? I am eating home made food and drinking 4 litres of water daily but still facing dry stool every now and then.

Does consuming ghee at dinner time good for chronic hard stool problem? If yes, how much tablespoon is safe for daily?

I face hard stool problem very often. That's why i wanted to know if I can consume softovac powder daily to prevent hard stool.

My baby after hospital and use of antibiotic and anti flue is having hard time to do potty he is having difficulty to poop insipite of taking apple banana dry fruit anar daily he is well hydrated too. He has to push hard and try for more than 1 hr to poop. Discharge summary attach

I'm sick of hard stool problem. Which ayurvedic medicine is safe to consume daily for chronic hard stool issue?

I want to know does isabgol husk soften hard stool? Can isabgol husk be given daily to the patient with chronic hard stool issue?

I have been noticing that only rice,dal and potato is what keeps my stool soft but when I eat Vegetables my stool gets dry and hard. Why this is happening and how can I treat this problem?

I am facing hard stool problem. Could anyone pls tell me which ayurvedic medicine is recommended for softening hard stool.

I get hard stool every week after consuming egg and chicken. Due to hard stool i have developed anal fissure. That's why, I wanted to know if I can consume 2 triphala tablets daily at night with warm water in order to avoid hard stool problem and fissure recurrence.

Hi doctors, My baby is 12 months old pr 1 year . His stool is hard not coming out. He is facing this issue for 1 day. Please suggest what we can do?

Hello Doctors, My hammorid surgery was don on 24 May. First few days there was liquid stools. Yesterday there was no stool. Today morning very very little solid stool. ( I am taking lactulose Syrup from very first day) What to do now??

Facing hard stool problem. Due to hard stool there was a burning sensation while bowel movement and blood was also seen in the stool today. Pls recommend which syrup or medicine would be best and safe to take.

How to take cremaffin plus syrup for hard stool? Do we need to gulp down 10 ml cremaffin plus syrup first and then drink warm water or simply gulp down the syrup?

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