Unable to pass stool

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Asked for Male, 43 Years

Since last 6-7 days m unable to pass stool, as my anus is swollen and hard. I can't insert my finger. I have taken dulcolax, castor oil, picosulphate , but its still hard and not passing stool.

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Dr. Nimisha S Kantharia

Bariatric Surgeon 17 yrs exp Mumbai

Please see a general surgeon. Let him or her examine and determine the reason for hardness and swelling. You may require an enema it manual evacuation of faeces. Please don't self treat any more it delay further

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Try to avoid constipation in future by consuming a diet rich in fibre and fluid

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Dr. Ajit Limaye General Surgeon 32 yrs exp Malvan Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ajit Limaye

General Surgeon 32 yrs exp Malvan

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Seems to be a thrombosed pile. It resolves in 1 week. Sit in luke warm water 3-4?times a day. Follow up if not resolved.