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I have been having difficulty in passing stool daily. The anus pains a lot and there's blood during passage. I feel some extra growth near anus which retracts back after a painful passing of stool. This is a recurring problem since a month. It does not happen during my periods. passing of stool during my periods is smooth. The stool is hard near th

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Hi dear, it seems you have developed fissure in ano. ( a cut in anal canal due to passage of hard stool. ) apply diltigesic ointment 2% three times a day after passing stool. Take Dabur nature care is ...  Read More

I have difficulty in passing stool i do not get urge of pasing stool in the morning and i have internal piles

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[ ] Hi, for constipation kindly note down following:Lacti fibre / PEG fibre/ Free go POWDER - one teaspoon in one glass of Luke warm water morning and night after meal for 20 days. Tab. FLAGYL 400 mg ...  Read More

For last three four days she is having difficulty and pain while passing stool. There is pressure to pass stool but not able to pass it without applying tremendous pressure which is causing pain and bit of bleeding. What could be the problem and which doctor should we meet.

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Hi, it could be due to Anal fissures. An anal fissure is a small tear in the thin, moist tissue (mucosa) that lines the anus. An anal fissure may occur when you pass hard or large stools during a bowe ...  Read More

Hi My son is 1 month old and often makes sounds as if there is difficulty is passing stools. Baby is healthy, sleep, motion, breastfeeding everything is normal. Kindly let me know if there is anything to worry if yes then please suggest on the same.

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It’s normal if baby is gaining weight they can behave like this while passing stool ...  Read More

My son is facing difficulty in passing stool for couple of weeks. He is 1 year and 10 months old.

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Give high fibre diet ...  Read More

Hi My son is 1 month old and often makes sounds as if there is difficulty is passing stools. Baby is healthy, sleep, motion, breastfeeding everything is normal. Kindly let me know if there is anything to worry if yes then please suggest on the same.

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No worry if he is gaining weight babies can behave like this while passing stool ...  Read More

I am 23 yr old boy.. I am facing problem in passing stool , stool is soft but urges are there but when I going to toylet very little amount comming out feel like its stuck inside (same in gas passing) .. also I am felling some itching/ burning like in anus(no pain while pooping) .. from few days little blood was seen with stool but now it is not th

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Adv stool exam. Contact for tab powder oint diet. ...  Read More

I am suffering from difficulty in passing stool , the thin comes out but still it feels that thick one is not able to come out properly , I am observing one thing whenever I am lifting heavy weight to do weight training, I suffer from this kind of problem, I have this from 3-5 days , I got tired , neither I am able to eat anything properly nor any

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, I had a c section delivery 5 months ago. On 9th day I saw blood in stool with burning sensation and small lump outside of anus. I guess I strain but little bit not much. Doctor said it's piles and fissure. Fissure healed completely and for piles also he said it will go in next 20 days. i dont have pain while passing stool now but sm

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Kindly consult over call for detailed discussion of your issues ...  Read More

I am have trouble passing stool from past 2 days,I am using smuth syrup and isbhaghol . I am drink a lot of water, but still i am not able to have clear passing of stool. I am having urge to pass stool 7 to 10 times a day but little stool is passing only. I am also having pain in my behind and it's tender to touch as stool is very tight and is dif

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Get checked by general surgeon and go for laser surgery for tight anal opening ...  Read More

My baby is 3 month 10 day old 3 week avo she is doing stool on every 3rd day but After weather change and we shifted city baby pasisng stool every day initially we were shock and consulted doctor but weight is gainig no any sign of crying or anything also baby is in fully breast milk so her weight was 2 day back 6.430kg in last 2 day she is passin

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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact nu ...  Read More

My child 11moths old is passing loose tools since yesterday more than 10 times a day. When I went to paedetrician, he suggested toximo antibiotics and mentioned that this will settle within three days no admission is required and I should keep my child hydrated. My child is active passed urine only two times a day. I am worried. Please suggest

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You only mentioned loss stool - sudden increase in frequency- no fever , no blood in stool - that is the indication of giving antibiotics- that is Taxim -o syrup .But most common two cases of diarrhoe ...  Read More

Is there any helpful trick that keeps the stool soft daily? I have been drinking 4 litres of water daily and eating dal, chawal and sabji but still stool gets hard every now and then.

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Measures to keep stool soft: 1. Plenty of fruits and vegetables 2. Plenty of oral fluids 3-4L/ day 3. Regular exercises 4. Avoiding: oily/ spicy/ non veg food and all kinds of addictions. 5. Mainta ...  Read More

Getting blood during passing stool since day before yesterday. Happened couple of times few months back also

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Piles? Anovate ointment locally by index finger first on buthole than gently push inside n rotate the finger to cover anal mucosa completely before n after defication two times for two weeks. Get e ...  Read More

My son 2 months old & is on breastfeeding plus formula feeding..he in passing 4 to 5 stools in a day from last 5 days..stools are mustard yellow..soft,shapeless,formless and mucus smell with a mucus glaze/slime like in the stool... Can you please help what should i do to help him.?

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Passing stools 4-5times can be normal at this stage.but presence of foul smell and mucus mighy suggest some mild gut irritation..which may be due to formula feed intolerance..or gut infection. I would ...  Read More

My daughter is 3 years old ... after passing is passing soft stool...she gets the urge to pass the stool again gives pressure and passes the watery stool what exactly is wrong with her...all reports are normal..how can I stop this

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Check whether any blood or mucus in stool. If not there, then give some curd or butter milk which contains good bacteria, it might help. Any blood or mucus in stool needs doctor consult and antibiotic ...  Read More

My Child is 25 days old. We are feeding him formula milk with bottle and maintaining the required hygiene. He is passing stool post every feed though small in quantity. Is this something worrying ? Please suggest.

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Greetings it's normal stool pattern for babies ...  Read More

Actually I suffer from frequently stool mostly time stool is either solid or semi solid but I have to go to washroom for stool about 4 to 5 time daily since my gallbladder removed 3 year ago. I also suffer from frequently stomach infection like loose motion vomiting . But on regular basis feel gassy all the time and most days passing stool 4 time d

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Possibility Bile acid diarrhea Vit B12 deficiency Can be treated ...  Read More

Could anyone tell me if eating 5 boiled okra daily helps to keep stool soft. I get hard stool very often.

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Not just okra, any vegetable containing fibre helps with regular bowel movements. ...  Read More

My daughter 5 months 28 days age is doing mucus stool sometimes bubble stool after every feed since 1 month..She is on breastfeeding and started solids 2 days back only apple and banana puree.. have been to many doctors but not getting well ..gave taxim o from 11 to 15 april..but still passing... Now giving zinc and superflora gg.. Is this normal .

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Answer given by Dr Amit shukla , ( Best pediatrician) Mucus or bubbly stools in a 5-month-old, especially after breastfeeding, can be concerning but may not always indicate a serious issue. Since your ...  Read More

I'm on ventab 113.5 MG since a month and I noticed that I'm having difficulties in passing urine. No discomfort or pain or burning sensation. It's just that urine takes time to come out.. My urine tests and renal tests are normal in range.. Also during afternoon or evening I'm able to pass urine normally. Anything to check further?

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Consult for discussion and management ...  Read More

My 3.5 months old baby didn't pass stool from last 9 days. What should be done in this case. Is this normal. Please advise.

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9 days is a bit long. Please visit a pediatrician for check up and treatment. There is nothing that can be done at home in such a small baby ...  Read More

I have been suffering from anal fissure from past 1 month and im sure about it bcz I've checked it myself by self examination in the mirror and i saw some skin tears near butthole area but today while passing stool i saw bright red blood in my stool. Is it because of anal fissure or something else is the reason?

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Hi I had kshar sutra treatment for anala fissure 4 months ago. Doctor asked make sure to pass stool easily. I am taking care of everything. Sometimes stool is passing very freely. But sometimes suddenly midnight I am getting stomach pain like bloating like I have gas, and I should send it out side through motion hole. At that time I have feeling li

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

My 3 months old baby is passing stool while urinating and during passing gas. Is this a problem? Kindly suggest.

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Greetings it's normal, kindly look for the diet of the feeding mother if baby is breastfeeding ...  Read More

My 9 month baby is passing stools six times a day not watery but dark green after and before of every meal She is on aptamil and solids. Tried enterogermina, zinc, lacto gut but still same issue

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You must’ve started complementary feeds (weaning) Kindly introduce gradually and semi solid food (rice ganji, ragi ganji, dal ganji) for now Please continue breast feeding It is normal for babies to ...  Read More

Hi my baby is 1.5 months old. Since yesterday she is passing loose stools. Yesterday it was 3 times. Today also she has done it 3 times. Kindly suggest what to do

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Continue breast feeding as usual. Watch stools for any blood or mucus. Watch if baby is having any distress, fever. ...  Read More

Hello, To give a brief I've a history of grade 3 piles which was resolved in June 2023. And since then never did I faced any blood in stool. However when I was on my recent trip to Prayagraj,Varanasi ie from 21st Feb- 26th Feb , suddenly on 25th Feb evening when I had bowel movements I could witness visible blood in stool. The next day ie on 26th,

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Yes outside food can cause constipation and bleeding. Consult a surgeon for examination and further treatment ...  Read More

My mother is seeing blood while passing stool and she is suffering from severe pain. It is similar to pile/fissure, as she also see some extra skin. Please suggest what to be done, can this be cured with medicine.please suggest

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Avoid fried food and spicy Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Do connect and consult ...  Read More

I have constant burning while passing stool from 2 months tried sitz bath less spicy food and oinments but nothing is working and also sometimes burning sensation in stomach and hard stool what to do please help and give your valuable suggestions

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It’s because of eating too much chillie . So avoid oil and spicy food also drink more water. Have high fibre diet and then check out ...  Read More

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