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Stool stuck in anus
I've been experiencing constipation for the past few days. Initially, I did not pass stool for two days. On the third day, I felt the urge to pass stool but had to hold it in because I was busy.
The main problem is that the stool does not seem to be stuck inside my rectum. It comes down and reaches the anal opening whenever I try to pass stool, but its size seems too large in proportion to the anal opening, making it difficult or almost impossible to pass. Only a small portion comes out, while the rest remains inside.
The doctor prescribed me the following medicines today:
1. Relux Syrup
2. Pantocid DSR Capsules
3. O.S/L Ointment
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A large, hard stool that's wider than the opening it has to pass through is a common cause of this exact stuck feeling, usually after a few days of holding stool in with too little fibre or water. The treatment your doctor started today is a reasonable first step to soften things and ease the passage.
Next Steps
Drink more water through the day, add fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and don't delay going whenever you feel the urge. Give the prescribed treatment two to three days to work before judging it.
Health Tips
Go back to your doctor sooner if you notice bleeding, develop severe pain, or still can't pass stool after a few days on treatment.
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