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Fake urge to pass stool (tenesmus), pain
Fake urge to pass stool (tenesmus), pain and inflammation in the anus, feeling that the stomach
bowel is not fully cleared
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Your symptoms are suggestive of tenesmus, which is the persistent feeling of needing to pass stool even when the bowel is already empty or not completely full.
This is commonly caused by anal fissures, hemorrhoids (piles), constipation, proctitis (inflammation of the rectum), or occasionally an intestinal infection.
Increase your fluid and fiber intake, avoid straining during bowel movements, and take warm sitz baths to help relieve discomfort.
If your symptoms persist, worsen, or are associated with fever, significant bleeding, or severe pain, consult a general surgeon or gastroenterologist for further evaluation.
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Your symptoms are suggestive of tenesmus, commonly due to an anal fissure, hemorrhoids, constipation, proctitis, or less commonly inflammatory bowel disease. Increase fluids and fiber intake, avoid straining, and take warm sitz baths. A clinical examination by a general surgeon/gastroenterologist is recommended for diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Seek urgent care if you develop severe pain, fever, significant bleeding, or persistent symptoms
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
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Need some more details kindly consult
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Kasina Abhishek
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Bhimavaram
Use lactulose syrup
Consult a surgeon for assessing hemorrhoids
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Bland diet helps
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Dr. Lipika RK Gupta
General Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Gurgaon
The symptoms you describe are suggestive of tenesmus, where you repeatedly feel the urge to pass stool despite the bowel being empty. This can occur due to several conditions, including:
* Anal fissure
* Hemorrhoids (piles)
* Rectal inflammation (proctitis)
* Constipation with incomplete evacuation
* Infection
* Inflammatory bowel disease (such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease)
A proper examination is important to identify the exact cause. A consultation with a general surgeon may be required, and in some cases, a per-rectal examination or proctoscopy is needed.
Meanwhile:
* Drink plenty of water.
* Eat a high-fiber diet (fruits, vegetables, whole grains).
* Avoid straining during bowel movements.
* Warm sitz baths may help if there is anal pain.
* If you develop fever, significant bleeding, severe abdominal pain, or are unable to pass stool or gas, seek medical attention urgently.
A detailed clinical evaluation is recommended before starting any treatment, as the management depends on the underlying cause.
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Dr. Harshavardhan Salavadi
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Get a consultation with general surgeon to check any hemorrhoids or anal fissure, get sitz bath to get relieved from pain, increase fiber intake if you have hard stools
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Meet general surgeon for physical examination
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Watch for blood in stools
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