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Hard Stools and Incomplete Emptying
I am a 31-year-old male. For the past 2 months, I have been experiencing constipation and difficulty passing stools. I get the urge to pass stool daily, but only a small amount comes out, and I often feel that my bowels are not completely emptied. The stool is usually hard, dry, and pellet-like (similar to goat stool). Sometimes I need to strain while passing stool.
I eat normal meals every day, drink around 3 liters of water daily, and regularly eat bananas. Despite these measures, my symptoms have not improved. I also completed one full bottle of Duphalac syrup, but it did not provide significant relief.
I am currently taking Flotral 10 mg for an enlarged prostate as prescribed by my urologist. I would like to know if this medication could be contributing to my constipation. I have also noticed occasional bad-smelling stools. Please advise on the possible cause, treatment, and whether I should consult a gastroenterologist.
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More fibre from veggies, fruits and a stool softener may bring relief soon.
You've done well managing it so far.
Feel free to consult for further guidance.
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Investigations to be done
• TSH (rule out hypothyroidism)
• Serum calcium, electrolytes
• Fasting blood sugar
• Abdominal X-ray
• If no improvement after treatment: Colonoscopy
Take Polyethylene Glycol/Cremeffin plus.
Kindly consult.
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Yes you should consult gastroenterologist
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Tan Isabgol husk x hs
Fibre diet instead banana
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Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Kindly do connect and consult
Will help you
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Softovac powder two tsf two times for 10 days.
For first 5 days
Cremafin pink 15 ml at night with water.
OR
PROCTOCLYSIS ANEMA TO PUSS IN RECTUM BY A COMPOUNDER. HOLD FOR 3 MIN.
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Kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case
Need some more history from your side to give you better treatment plan and advice
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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. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Bland diet helps
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