Question 1

i have a razor cut on the skin near my anus. is there a risk of tetanus because of possible feces contamination?

Accepted Answer

Razor cut: No, tetanus germ is not found in stool your majo concern would be e coli contamination.

Question 2

due to frequent stooling for over a week, doctor ordered stool tests. i didn't know urine contamination was a problem and sent them in anyway. redo?

Accepted Answer

Collection error: Appropriate to the doctor's concern for pathology or infection, he/she may ask for a recollection of just stool.

Question 3

what does brown string in poops indicate?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: If  all of your poops are thin and stringy, you need to get checked. If you had only one poop that  seemed to have something like a brown string but you are fine now, it is most likely something you ate.

 If this experience of a brown string keeps on happening, someone needs to make sure you don't have parasites or something blocking your poops so that they are thinner.

Question 4

can "pure obsessions" betreated?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A psychotherapist can help people with obsessions.

Question 5

how can you forget an obsession?

Accepted Answer

Therapy: Although you may improve spontaneously chances are you need help managing this symptom with cognitive behavioral therapy.  There are some medications that would be a consideration as well depending on your severity and capacity to tolerate pharmacotherapy.  There is help and you are not alone.  Stay safe!

Question 6

is think about hurting others just obsession?

Accepted Answer

Not 'just' obsession: Such thoughts could be an obsession if they're frequent and hard to shake.  Along with other thoughts or compulsive behaviors, they could be part of obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd).  But not necessarily.  And thoughts about hurting others can be potentially dangerous, and/or reflect great anger.  If this happens a lot or is scary, the person should consult a mental health professional.

Question 7

why guys have so much of obsession regarding size?

Accepted Answer

Misguided belief: Many men feel women respond better to a larger penis size. In truth,  many women find a very large penis uncomfortable. Men should educate  themselves about the human sexual response. They would be less obsessed with penis size . Men focus  on how you make love --with the penis you have.

Question 8

is it normle to have more poops after a colonoscopy...

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as they are not bloody, or tarry. The gas that is pumped into your large intestines can cause you to have more bowel movements the day or two after the colonoscopy. If you are having any pain, other abdominal changes, consult your GI doc as soon as possible. Hope that helps!

Question 9

pooping white slimy stuff?

Accepted Answer

Could be nothing: Or could be a sign of inflammation /ibd or ibs or infection in your colon, anal fissures, remnants of food particles etc. Go see your dr for reassurance ! (pls read link below).

Question 10

how much should i be pooping daily?

Accepted Answer

THEORETICALLY: As often as the number of meals you eat. Less than that is considered constipation, but everyone falls somewhere in between.

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I have a razor cut on the skin near my anus. is there a risk of tetanus because of possible feces contamination?

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Due to frequent stooling for over a week, doctor ordered stool tests. i didn't know urine contamination was a problem and sent them in anyway. redo?

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What does brown string in poops indicate?

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Can "pure obsessions" betreated?

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How can you forget an obsession?

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Is think about hurting others just obsession?

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Why guys have so much of obsession regarding size?

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Is it normle to have more poops after a colonoscopy...

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Pooping white slimy stuff?

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How much should i be pooping daily?

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