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20yo: Constipations/diarrhea/mixed stool, dark brown stool with  jelly mucus, mid-belly pain relieved by pooping, stomach/abdomen bloating, abdominal pressure pushes fluid to throat, empty-stomach milk causes diarrhea, 3-4 smoke puffs cause nausea/vomiting/mouth-liquid, brief anal burning during/after stool, back acne, past mouth peeling. Seen blood on my inner wear probably anal fissures Before these symptoms i was suffering from consistent constipation I have OCD also , which worse the gut  health When I smoke at night and wake up on morning , there is more mucus coming out than when i don't smoke These above mentioned symptoms were first , but from 3-4 days I have changed my dietary plan , no spicy foods , more water intake , but currently sedentary, no smoking , sitz bath of 15 mins daily , now i feel relief and recent bowel movement were normal stool , no blood , less abdominal pain , less burning sensation around anus ,now cautious about my food , ...should I consult a doctor???
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Yes ...you should consult a doctor. And definitely change your lifestyle first.
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Your improvement after stopping smoking, improving your diet, increasing water intake, and taking sitz baths is reassuring and suggests a likely irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with a previous anal fissure due to constipation. OCD and stress tend to worsen IBS symptoms. While there are no obvious immediate/ emergency medical conditions from your description, the history of alternating bowel habits, mucus in stool, and recurrent abdominal pain should be assessed by a gastroenterologist to confirm the diagnosis and exclude other conditions.
Next Steps
A) Arrange a non-urgent consultation with a senior gastroenterologist. B) Continue your current lifestyle changes, avoid smoking, remain well hydrated, and gradually increase physical activity. C)Your doctor may recommend basic blood tests and stool tests if symptoms persist or recur.
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A) Continue the healthy changes that are helping. B) Seek urgent medical attention if you develop persistent rectal bleeding, significant weight loss, fever, severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, or symptoms that progressively worsen despite treatment.
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