Question 1

for over a year i have had messy peanut butter like bowel movements now pencil shaped also a good amount of mucas at times. what could be going on ?

Accepted Answer

Alteration in stool: Inflammation, infection, ibs may cause abdominal discomfort, altered /alternating stool pattern, +/- nausea, bloating, gasiness. Often improved by stooling, ibs is defined by changes in perception of gut distension, motility, sensation. Diet &amp;emotional stress play significant roles here in patients with ibs, but first rule out inflammation, ischemia, &amp; infection, malabsorption/maldigestion, cancer

Question 2

all day my farts burned and smelt like rotten eggs. i finally had 2 bowel movements that was normal but also smelt like rotten eggs, then another one shortly after that which was sudden, small pencil thin shaped. what could this be?

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Dietary factor?: If this is completely new &amp; there is no diarrhea, it sounds suspicious for a dietary cause: are there any new/different foods?  If not, perhaps a medication or supplement? Or major change in stress leading to irritable bowel?  If it persists more than a few days see Dr for eval. 
You could also try probiotics

Question 3

i want to know what is mean by pencil stool because i am having skinny bowel movement but not like pencil size no other symptom just skinny near 1inc?

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May not be  a proble: This  may be fine. You can discuss this with your physicians  andsee a proctologist or gastroeneterologsit is necessary.

Question 4

what does having incomplete bowel movement feel like?

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Not finished: Like you still have to go , but nothing comes out . Usually from irritable bowel syndrome

Question 5

what causes white stringy like mucus in my  bowel movements?

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Many possibilities: From infectious colitis to inflammatory bowel disease to certain types of tumors, all can produce this in your stools.  The only way to find out what is doing this is to see a doctor, preferably a gastroenterologist and provide a full history and undergo a detailed physical and laboratory exam and possibly some procedures.

Question 6

i feel like when i use the bathroom my bowel movement is not finished.

Accepted Answer

Incomplete sensation: I recommend consulting a gastroenterologist, podiatrist or colorectal surgeon for evaluation. Irritable bowel syndrome, anal sphincter problems, growths, or inflammatory bowel disease are some possible causes of your symptom. You will attain peace of mind if no serious pathology is found.

Question 7

what to do if it feels like a razor blade is coming out when i have a bowel movement?

Accepted Answer

Possible anal fissure: Try Sitz bath, stool softener and topical preparation H. If no help, see a gastroenterologist or proctologist to have a look.

Question 8

is having bowel movement problems an underlying symptom of something worse like leukemia

Accepted Answer

What bowel problem?: Problems with bowel movements can be caused by many things but not commonly from leukemia.  You didn't mention what the specific bowel problems are but persistent problems like diarrhea or constipation should be evaluated by your physician.  Also, blood in your stool needs to be reported to your physician right away.

Question 9

feels like a razor blade is coming out when i have a bowel movement. how do i cure this?

Accepted Answer

Anal fissure?: The classic description of anal fissure pain is "it feels like i'm passing razor blades" with my bowel movements.  Anal fissure is also associated with rectal bleeding.  Treatment options are variable but include steroid and nitroglycerine creams along with stool softeners to avoid hard stools.

Question 10

what would cause my rectum to itch like crazy with the feeling of a bowel movement coming?

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See details: Numerous possible causes but i would have a doctor check for pinworms.

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For over a year i have had messy peanut butter like bowel movements now pencil shaped also a good amount of mucas at times. what could be going on ?

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All day my farts burned and smelt like rotten eggs. i finally had 2 bowel movements that was normal but also smelt like rotten eggs, then another one shortly after that which was sudden, small pencil thin shaped. what could this be?

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I want to know what is mean by pencil stool because i am having skinny bowel movement but not like pencil size no other symptom just skinny near 1inc?

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What does having incomplete bowel movement feel like?

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What causes white stringy like mucus in my bowel movements?

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I feel like when i use the bathroom my bowel movement is not finished.

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What to do if it feels like a razor blade is coming out when i have a bowel movement?

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Is having bowel movement problems an underlying symptom of something worse like leukemia

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Feels like a razor blade is coming out when i have a bowel movement. how do i cure this?

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What would cause my rectum to itch like crazy with the feeling of a bowel movement coming?

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