Question 1

I sat down to have a bowel movement, but it seems to be stuck. i don't want to push too hard. i've been here for awhile and my legs are getting numb.

Accepted Answer

You describe stool impaction.  If 100 percent stuck, then disimpaction is required, either with gloved finger or fleets enema.  ER trip may be next step.

Question 2

Weakness in legs especially right above knees after bowel movement.what it could be?

Accepted Answer

If you have this after sitting in the toilet sheet for some time and feel weak above the knees , few things need may casue it. Check your potassium level as there are some familial consitions with low and high potassium , which are associated with muscle weakness. Similarly get checked for low thyroid function/excess steroid etc. Some muscle related disorders by metabolic imbalances can happen.

Question 3

My legs gets tired early during bowel movement, specially right one which has thigh swelling front and back?reason?

Accepted Answer

If there is definite swelling of the right thigh, it should be evaluated by your physician. Phlebitis or some other thigh pathology would be a possibility. Pelvic problems occasionally cause referred thigh discomfort also.

Question 4

38, 6'4 male having constant lx p, traveling down posterior legs to knees. left more. seepage after bowel movement and loss of control  in erection?

Accepted Answer

If these symptoms are new they are very concerning.  It is possible they are not related, but if they are related immediate evaluation is necessary.

Question 5

Why do i have back pain mostly right side, associated with leg pain mostly right leg and chest discomfort, mostly middle and left side, feeling like i dont complete a bowel movement and belching?

Accepted Answer

These symptoms might be related, but without a thorough history and physical exam, it is not possible to suggest a diagnosis. See your Dr who can take a thorough history and do a complete physical exam with blood work and imaging if necessary. The results of these can be synthesized by the Dr to determine if there is an underlying cause and course of treatment.

Question 6

Please explain why is it that when i have a bowel-movement, i have muscle pain on my legs?

Accepted Answer

With the bowel movement  you strain other  muscles in the legs. Your physician can evaluate you and see if you have any other musculo skeletal reason

Question 7

Reasons for pain on my left side under the ribs and backpain which cause numbness on the leftside head neck  hand and leg and frequent bowel movement ?

Accepted Answer

Those are a lot of symptoms.  You should start by seeing your primary care physician to make sure that there is nothing systemic going on.  After that a neurologist or physiatrist can evaluate the multiple areas of pain to see if they are related or if there are several causes.

Question 8

When i have a bowel movement my legs cramp up &/or tingle/get kinda numb. what causes this & what kind of doctor/tests need to be done? is it sciatica

Accepted Answer

Have your doctor look at your low back and maybe order an MRI to see whats going on.

Question 9

Severe rectal pain during bowel movement causing weakness shaking?

Accepted Answer

Severe anal pain caused by a bm which persists after is usually a fissure.

Question 10

I have episodes where i experience sudden dizziness, fast heart rate, shaking and then urge for bowel movement.

Accepted Answer

symptoms is consistent with an autonomic dysfunction. Perhaps POTS. You should see a health care provider for evaluation. I would suggest you see a cardiologist or electrophysiologist as many primary care doctors do not have experience with autonomic dysfunctions.

Legs shake when having bowel movement

I sat down to have a bowel movement, but it seems to be stuck. i don't want to push too hard. i've been here for awhile and my legs are getting numb.

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Weakness in legs especially right above knees after bowel movement.what it could be?

My legs gets tired early during bowel movement, specially right one which has thigh swelling front and back?reason?

38, 6'4 male having constant lx p, traveling down posterior legs to knees. left more. seepage after bowel movement and loss of control in erection?

Why do i have back pain mostly right side, associated with leg pain mostly right leg and chest discomfort, mostly middle and left side, feeling like i dont complete a bowel movement and belching?

Please explain why is it that when i have a bowel-movement, i have muscle pain on my legs?

Reasons for pain on my left side under the ribs and backpain which cause numbness on the leftside head neck hand and leg and frequent bowel movement ?

When i have a bowel movement my legs cramp up &/or tingle/get kinda numb. what causes this & what kind of doctor/tests need to be done? is it sciatica

Severe rectal pain during bowel movement causing weakness shaking?

I have episodes where i experience sudden dizziness, fast heart rate, shaking and then urge for bowel movement.

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