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Pain stiffness and pressure in anal area
It feels as if passing a little more stool would relieve the pressure, but no more stool comes out. I also have a dull aching pain and a feeling of pressure or tightness inside the rectal/anal area. My stool is generally soft, and I do not have bleeding
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Your symptoms are suggestive of tenesmus, which may occur due to mild proctitis, an anal fissure, hemorrhoids, pelvic floor muscle spasm, or constipation. Maintain adequate hydration, take a high-fiber diet, avoid straining, and try warm sitz baths. If symptoms persist, worsen, or are associated with bleeding, fever, weight loss, or severe pain, consult a general surgeon or gastroenterologist for examination.
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Hello. This constant feeling of pressure and incomplete evacuation is medically called tenesmus. Since there is no bleeding and stools are soft, it could be due to mild inflammation in the rectal lining or muscle spasms in the pelvic area.
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Try taking warm sitz baths (sitting in warm water for 15-20 minutes) twice a day to relax the muscles and reduce the ache. Avoid straining or sitting on the toilet for too long.
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Are u having tenesmus? Blood coming out? A mass on touch in anal area? Need details. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six 86 seven eight 96 for proper guidance and treatment.
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Soft stool with a feeling of not emptying completely is a common problem. It is medically called tenesmus. We need more information to decide on the root cause.To help tailor this advice, could you tell me:
1. How long have you been experiencing this issue?
2. Do you notice any other symptoms like abdominal cramping, mucus, or blood?
3. Do you have a personal history of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or any other gastrointestinal conditions?
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Once evaluate by general surgeon.
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Get yourself examined by surgeon.
It can be piles / fissure or small lesion in anal area .
Avoid long sitting.
Take warm water sitz bath after passing stool .
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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. 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. 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. Marini Vanitha
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12 yrs exp
Kakinada
Avoid oily, spicy, fried and fatty food
Take adequate hydration and fiber rich food.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Bland diet helps
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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