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Stool issue
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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 sensation while passing stool and for a few minutes afterward. In the past 1½ months, I have noticed blood while passing stool on 3 occasions.
Since today, I have also been having mild pain inside the anus and mild pain in the lower left side of my back. I am recovering from an ectopic pregnancy, and my beta-hCG is now around 3.6.
Could this be constipation, an anal fissure, hemorrhoids, or something else? What tests or treatment would you recommend? Should I see a gastroenterologist or another specialist?
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These symptoms of straining, blood streaks, and anal pain point more toward a fissure or piles than anything related to your ectopic pregnancy recovery.
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A gastroenterologist or proctologist can examine and confirm this with a simple local exam.
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Please continue your separate beta-hCG follow up with your gynaecologist until it's fully cleared.
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Passing stool twice daily is not abnormal by itself; the important points are whether it is hard, painful, associated with straining or a feeling of incomplete evacuation. This can occur with constipation, fissure/hemorrhoids or irritable bowel, but an examination is needed if it persists. Increase fluids and fibre gradually, and avoid straining or sitting on the toilet for long. You can book a Practo consultation so I can review the full history.
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Please seek prompt in-person review for blood in stool, black stool, severe pain, vomiting, fever, weight loss or persistent change in bowel habit. A doctor may need a rectal examination and further tests based on your symptoms.
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If you would like to discuss your concern in more detail, please feel free to contact me on WhatsApp at eight six one nine six six nine nine zero six. Alternatively, you can connect with me through the Practo app for a detailed consultation
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Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
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Do connect and consult
Will help you
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If you would like to discuss your concern in more detail, please feel free to contact me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine.
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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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Consult superspecialist like general surgeon
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Can be anal fissure see a general surgeon
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Eat fiber rich diet and drink more water
Avoid red meat and eggs
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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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Could be hemorrhoids. Please consult a gen surgeon physically.
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Anal fissure or hemorrhoids so get a proctoscopy done
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Proctoscopic or rectal examination
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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. Shaikh Huzaif
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20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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