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I've been having symptoms of hemorrhoids such as occassional bright red blood in stool , feeling of a lump in anus and in the past 3 days , I'm having difficult passing stool . I also feel like there's a small lump in anus . I'm constipated for the past 3 days and it's not only difficult to pass stool but the stool is also thin/ narrow . Given tha

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You need to get a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy done ...  Read More

Hello I initially had constipation.. then i started getting loose stools as i took triphala.. now i get firm stool but the problem is I get narrow stools only.. it is happening since 1 month approx.. not even single day , i have got normal stool.. is narrow stool once in a day a cause to be concerned... if yes, whom should i go... A general physici

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I've been having narrow stools for a month now. It's not like they are super thing, but they are thinner than they've used to be. Sometimes, they do go back to normal size, but they are narrower other times.

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Hello there..... Adding fiber to your diet increases the weight of your stool and speeds its passage through your intestines. Slowly begin to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables each day. Choose who ...  Read More

Iam having narrow and sticky stools and burpings frequently I had peritoneal tb and took medicines for a year iam cured now but I am having thin and paste like stools always and iam not having bowel movements like before What can be the cause and what to do sir/madam?

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Consult me ...  Read More

I am narrowed stool from 1.5 months followed by abdomen and upper back pain. Loss of apetite etc. What should I do? Is it colon cancer?

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You need few investigations like CBC LFT and stool occult blood ...  Read More

I have Narrow/ribbon like stool since a month. No pain. Regular and soft stool. I exercise regularly, have a vegetarian hi fibre diet and drink plenty of water everyday. Please help.

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Hello Doctors, I'm 25 years only male, slightly overweight. I noticed that I've been producing narrower stool, sometimes "Pencil thin" from couple of days now. There is NO blood or fever or stomach pain. I just browsed in the internet and it said colon cancer. I'm scared now. Could you please advise?

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Hi, don't go by internet always. If this continues see a surgeon. Let him examine and come to a diagnosis. And colon cancer at this age is rare, and has other symptoms also ...  Read More

Sept 2017-started with IBS (frequent bowel movements (loose and semi liquid) especially after eating, Lactose and Gluten intolerance and problem in eating grains). Undigested food in stool very often. Lost 12kg weight in 2years. Occurence of hemorrhoids. Took some ayurvedic medicines and stopped taking lactose and gluten. Now from last 6 months a

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you need a gastroenterologist consultation ...  Read More

I have been suffering from constipation and narrow stools ..tried laxatives which are of no help... Had pain after taking creamaffin...

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Most common reason for constipation is dietary habits. Need to reduce bakery items, chocolate, ice creams etc Consume more of vegetables especially those with fibre and drink lots and lots of water. ...  Read More

Blood with stool, urge to go multiple times still feeling not clear , narrow stool. Help me and suggest the name of stool test if I need.

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HELLO, CONSULT A GENERAL PHYSICIAN. STOOL TEST FOR COMPLETE AND MICROSCOPIC FOR OVA, CYST, MUCUS, PUS CELL, RBC. TILL THAN. SPOROLAC SACHET THREE TIMES A DAY FOR TWO THREE DAYS OR AS REQUIRED. A ...  Read More

I have had a problem of constipation for 2 years, now facing a problem of narrowing the stool and reduced stool volume . No weight loss and minor abdominal pain

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U need to consult a surgeon ,get it examined properly ...  Read More

Lump near the anus Pain when only hard stool Sometimes I feel itchy No blood in stool or mucus External hemorrhoids

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

3 months before I had an external hemorrhoids which was very painful and slowly the conditions improved. It is still there but not causing any discomfort. Recently I found one more hemorrhoid seems to be coming from inside and it is not going away since 5 days. I am worried if it is grade 4 hemorrhoid. I am at a place where I cant get medical atten

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Needs clinical examination and proctoscopy Sitz bath Maintain hydration ...  Read More

Black stool not regularly, but once in 2 week, is this normal, or it is cause of concern, but I didn't take iron tablets, or anything that affect my stool color like beets, but I have internal hemorrhoid.

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Visit General Surgeon near you . It needed to be evaluated properly ...  Read More

I am 5 ft 10 inch but my weight is just 57 kgs. I am using protein powder which contains whey isolate 50% and whey concentrate 25%, rest is whole milk powder, dates and cocoa. I don't do strength training. I am hemorrhoids issue whenever I use protein, is it possible to get hemorrhoids flared up by using whey protein? What alternative I can use to

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Whey protein doesnt by itself cause hemorroids.. kindly maintain high fiber diet... and maybe try mass gainer if u want to gain weight.. but strength training is a must... dont skip it ... if u need a ...  Read More

I am having flat ribbon narrow stools from last 1 months and having some little pain in my stomach and feel like incomplete to empty the bowl some time I have loose motions and others it's soft stools no blood and having pain in my Anal portion please suggest me something I m worried about it

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Good morning Doctor I had blood in stool 6 mnth ago then I noticed soft and moveable lumps around my anus... Is this hemorrhoids ??? M attaching pic guide me...Thank you!!!

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Hello dear Your mentioned complaints and picture are correlating It is an external pile mass ...  Read More

Im 21 year old female and I am suffering from external hemorrhoids from past 8 years.But it does not cause any trouble to me like no pain,no constipation. But I have few drops of blood ( bright red) in my stool frequently. Is there any serious problem or how to overcome this?

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Yes Go take surgeon’s opinion and get treated ...  Read More

I have internal hemorrhoids caused by hard stool for last few days. There is no external swelling . What I have is mild pain n bad itching. I m having tolpa d last 2 days . Shall I have taxim also to reduce itching ? Kindly help

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Hello ,got your concern ,it can be treatable with further evaluation, better healthcare and proper treatment ..For prescription and counselling regarding the same you can consult me through this app ...  Read More

Hello sir/mam 25 year male here I am having abdominal cramps in lower right and left side and some times in the middle area and having narrow stools from last 3-4 days. There is also some mucus present in the stools. I have no history of alcohol consumption. And i am taking allergy and mucus thinner medication on daily basis. I have also searched o

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Nothing to worry about Is the abdominal pain severe and colicky type ? Do you have any symptoms like fever vomiting diarrhoea or constipation ...  Read More

I had travelled last week. I have developed internal hemorrhoids. There was blood passage in stool and hence tremendous anal pain. Pls suggest me medicines and pain reliever

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Medications available on prescription, can consult me privately ...  Read More

My father is suffering from Grade 2 Internal Hemorrhoids without pain. He takes Lactulose 2 tsp at nighttime and Daflon as and when bleeding occurs and he also uses Ruticool cream. Now, for some days, heavy bleeding occurs daily without pain. He is taking Daflon 1000mg twice daily with Lactulose and Ruticool. The bleeding is not stopping even after

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he has piles which are bleeding ,then go for intervention either open surgery or laser ...  Read More

Hi, I'm suffering from hemorrhoids from 45 days onwards still now... after using pillants capsules and ointment pilex forte my pain is reduced ,bleeding controlled and I'm getting proper digestion also...but swelling doesn't reduce it causes sometimes itching and feeling uncomfortable.... and to know my position of hemorrhoids I didn't went any xa

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Can Hemorrhoid be cured without operation this problem is there from last few years had certain medicine as well I do drink so that can also be a cause of it but sometime the burn n pain is unbearable in the morning But can they be cured by any chances or we need to get them operated ?

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There are 4 grades of Hemorrhoids depending on their site and extent. Grade 1/2 can managed with Medication. Bigger ones Grade 3/4 or symptomatic ones need surgery. Consult a surgeon and get yourself ...  Read More

Having 2 small external hemorrhoid caused due to fissure n constipation in anus..will it cure with the help of oinment? What oinment to use as it burns lightly after paasing stool

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They are usually due to life style problem. High fiber diet, exercise are important things. ...  Read More

My bowel movement is 5 to 6 times a day sometimes more and always feel it doesn't empty. Also there is narrow stools and it is happening from long time more then 2 years. Is this colon cancer symptoms? I was ignoring because it doesn't make me uncomfortable. But after some research on the internet I am tensed. Please suggest!

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Light narrow greenish stool since 10 days stool occurs Two times a day, no pain, no ache Before three days fever about 99-102 degree At present no fever

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I have hemorrhoids from last t year but from last 1 month its become painful , from last 3 days whenever i am going to washroom first dark red blood is flowing then stool is coming i am very worried pls tell me what i have to do i am taking hypertension medications from last 1 months is it side eeffect of that

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9 month ago, surgeon remove Hemorrhoids with proper surgery, again there is increase of external hemorrhoid, it doesn't cause any pain now but day by day it's size increase. General physician prescribed me Smuth cream but it does not show any result, Please suggest any way to shrink or cure the hemorrhoids. I don't want any surgery again.

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For external mass If no surgery u want It will get relief for some time Than again it will devlop Point is if it's occurred again That means u didn't follow the instructions Which ideally we give ...  Read More

I am suffering from normal weight loss,severe constipation,fatigue,less hunger,dry throat,very less passing of stool after going to toilet,irritation in throat

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You need to see a Gastroenterologist to find out why your symptoms are occurring. Not much can be inferred from symptoms alone ...  Read More

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