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I got hard stool and had to strain to pass the stool...bleeding started while passing the stool and stil have bleeding after passing the stool... pls help me...what medicine should i take and what to do to stop the bleeding...pls advise urgently..

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This is a common case of piles presumably. It commonly happens due to prolonged constipation. ...  Read More

Dear Sir/Madam, My Baby 2yr 10month old now he get the problem when he pass the stool and passing stool hard So please suggestion the best way of treatment

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When child pass hard stool, it hurts rectal mucosa, and can cause mucosa injury . next time child holds motion voluntarily inside to avoid painful situation.This cycle continues. U have to give more f ...  Read More

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My child is about 2 years and from some days he is passing hard stools and sometimes he is crying during motion so what is the better treatment

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Increase his fluid and fibre intake. Avoid excessive milk intake ...  Read More

I have started semi solids for my baby recently and my baby is passing stools hard and today i could see some blood also while passing i am using aristozyme drops is it helpful for it.. Kindly help

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Mam Starting semi solid or solid foods wont cause hard stools Inadequate fibre or liquids in diet and improper toilet habits may cause hard stools Un your child bllood stained stoils may be because ...  Read More

I have a problem of bleeding when passing hard stool. I took colonoscopy recently ,report reveals piles in the rectum. My question is that is how to treat constipation.

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Bleeding is because of haemorrhoids .. u should some surgeon nearby and start taking treatment under guidance for constipation also ! ...  Read More

My 15 month baby passing stool very hard. Sometimes she cries. Dr gave luvoluc , but it's not working. So pls suggest me what to do.

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Hello Madam, Avoid bakery products to your child and add some fibre in diet. Also try syrup Carmicide 2.5 ml thrice a day. If this doesn't help, kindly consult with nearby pediatrician. Regards. ...  Read More

Hi, My son 1yr old weighing 7.5kgs is passing very hard stools since more than a week he was on probiotics later, from the day he started getting well he is passing very hard stools and crying a lot while passing stools.please advice what to do

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Start with lactulose as per dosage. Fibre diet Restrict milk and milk products Plenty of water ...  Read More

Baby passing stools very hard pieces no fever nothing she was healthy. Kindly Device any drop or any age 9 months 8.5kg Cerelac and milk khichdi we give little little only .

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Stop top milk/bottle feeding Give water frequently Give all home made natural foods Avoid buiscuits , chocolates drinks, cerelac etc . Changing dietary pattern would definitely help ...  Read More

My baby is 8 months old. He has to put hard efforts in stool passing. It's like his stomach is dry and hard. We are giving him breast milk, toned milk, gripe water, nestle cerelac. Pls Suggest what we can do.

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Stop gripe water, don't give too much milk, give cereals n vegetables , give sips of water in between meals......Neopeptine drops u can start ...  Read More

Does passing stool hard causes misscarriage IAM 19 weeks pregnant please any one rly me does it effect pregnancy

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Constipation need to be treated, check thyroid levels, increase roughage diet, lot of water and fruits, dry fruits... Etc etc personal counseling is important ...  Read More

I have been experiencing hard stools for about 25 days. I notice dark-red blood while passing stool, along with a cutting sensation, burning, and pain around the anus. The pain becomes severe after passing stool and can continue for 4–5 hours or sometimes throughout the day. I want to know whether this could be an anal fissure, hemorrhoids, o

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According to the history.. it could be anal fissure. It's tear around anal region which heals with medication generally. Though haemorrhoids could also causes bleeding. And both can occur simultaneous ...  Read More

I have been experiencing hard stools for about 25 days. I notice small amount of red blood while passing stool, along with a cutting sensation, burning, and pain around the anus. The pain becomes severe after passing stool and can continue for 4–5 hours or sometimes throughout the day. I want to know whether this could be an anal fissure, hem

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It could anal fissure,but you can manage it,add lots of fiber in your food and drink water,for your pain relief take hot bath.if you didn't get relief book online consultation through practo ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have been passing stool 2 times a day, but only a small amount comes each time. The stool is soft, not hard. Earlier, I used to pass stool normally, but for the past few days only a small amount comes each time. I also don't feel the usual urge to pass stool, and when I do go, only a small amount comes out. I have a burning sensatio

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Anal fissure or hemorrhoids so get a proctoscopy done ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have been passing stool 2 times a day, but only a small amount comes each time. The stool is soft, not hard. Earlier, I used to pass stool normally, but for the past few days only a small amount comes each time. I also don't feel the usual urge to pass stool, and when I do go, only a small amount comes out. I have a burning sensatio

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This could be due to anal fissure/hemorrhoids or few other issues which can result in bleeding per anum. Needs clinical examination ...  Read More

What are the most common causes of having dark brown stool? Recently I have started consuming chia seeds with water and noticed that after that I have started getting brown stool , can it be the cause of the above? Please help

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

Few days back I had hard stool which led to anal fissure. I took treatment. But now out of fear and to avoid hard stool issue my brain is taking too much stress and tightening my stomach all day. The stress and tightening of stomach is causing the initial part of my stool to be hard and the rest soft daily. Pls let me know how can I calm down my

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Hi mam Myself Dr Shrikanta Biswas MBBS MS FMAS GENERAL AND LESER PROCTOLOGIST. Please don't overthink, it's a natural to get fissure in ano, it will feel uncomfortable but after proper treatment it wi ...  Read More

She has been experiencing a little pain during passing stool for the past few weeks. It settles in between for a few days but again the pain increases and there's itching that lasts for a few minutes afterwards. Now she's seeing blood (bright red) while passing. It has only happened once. Not sure if it's an anal fissure.

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goto consulting doctor and plan for flexible sigmoidoscopy to rule out ...  Read More

My younger brother is 16 years old and has been experiencing rectal bleeding during bowel movements for the past 7–10 days. The bleeding occurs every time he passes stool and is significant enough to drip into the toilet bowl. He does not complain of any pain while passing stool. He has no known medical conditions and no previous history of s

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Bland diet helps ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, Since yesterday i had constipation and the hard stool has been stuck there in anus so today while passing I strained to pass the hard stool after that stool was soft.. I am taking Duphalac for that. Just 1 week before my IVF pregnancy is positive will it affect the implanted embryo. Please reply

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Please donot strain . Eat healthy and fibrous food. Make a diet chart if u have the problem of constipation regularly. And u can use duphalac if really needed ...  Read More

Hello Doctors... I have 32 weeks prematured baby. 40 weeks completed now. 2 months completed. How many times passing stool per day is normal ?my baby passing 5 to 6 times. Is this diarrhea? She passed stool after feed. She is active. Feeding well and sleep well.

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5-6 times or even more in a day is normal. If there is no watery stool with blood and mucus pain and fever no need to worry. ...  Read More

Iam feeling pain while passing stools and after passing stools and burning sensation but I doesnot have constipation everymonth it is repeating since 3 months what may be the reason and precautions for it to cure without consulting ?

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Generally a tiny wound causes burning. if you don’t have constipation, then cyclical nature would suggest ? Related to hormones changes due to menses? Simple treatment with local jelly should help ...  Read More

Few days onwards I had very hard stool and yesterday with bright blood in stool and also bleed after passing stool itching around anus after passing stool burning sensation what would be reason somuch blood seen aftr passing stool

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Sitz bath Maintain hydration Maintain Hygiene High fibre diet ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I frequently get anal fissure. While passing stool, the initial part is often hard and causes pain. Sometimes it improves and stool becomes normal, but the problem keeps recurring despite good fluid intake. Please suggest what I should do and any medicines or precautions. Thank you.

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Consume soft,high fibre diet, stool softeners at night, Apply ointment containing lignocaine 2% and nifedipine in the anal canal twice daily for 2 months ...  Read More

Pain and inflammation while passing gas and stool. There is irritation and itching sometimes in that area

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Better to go for physical consultation for adequate evaluation and the right treatment. ...  Read More

Hi since 1 month I am facing cronic constipation where I was getting fresh into 2 to 3 days but now I am not able to pass stool. Feel that the passing area is very less and hard stool is unable to pass from there. Feeling very heaviness and taking the lactulose syrup 20 ml. Where is still there is no relief not even feel urge to go what to do now

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This appears to be significant constipation that needs proper evaluation. Self-medication with lactulose alone may not be sufficient. A detailed assessment is required, including your diet, fluid inta ...  Read More

For over a month I was having very sharp cutting pain while I tried passing the stool. And sometimes very rarely I used to see very little blood with the stool. But the pain only used to happen at the start once I passed the first stool after that it didn't hurt. After that for the past 4-5 days I have loose motion and now it doesn't hurt because m

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Hello sir baby age 13 days passing stools loose per day 6 no fever nothing mothe feeding only we giving pl adhive Weight 3.7kg Urine output also good no vomiting Thanks

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Its absolutely normal No need to worry ...  Read More

Stool is very hard and very difficult to pass.it is not regular i am taking medicine librax twice daily

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

My friend is facing burning sensation and pain while passing stools, she faces gastric issue and pain while pooping

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Consult for discussion and treatment ...  Read More

I am suffering from anal itching after passing stool from last 40 days.It was started from diarrhea due to antibiotics.I do warm sitz, anovate and diet change relief happened but not recovered fully. Dr on online consultation recommend it for 15 days.but not confident without annovate because itching is moderate to intense.No bleeding and no pain.

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Hi. Hey! This could be due to poor gut health as antibiotics tend to eliminate essential gut bacteria too while dealing with the infection. Do not wipe the area after passing stools. Use plain water. ...  Read More

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