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Im having troubles pooping. any suggestions to help? i get the urge but cant go

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Some possiblities: cannot say in your particular case, but generally, need to distinguish from the condition (constipation) versus the feeling (needing to go). Any stimulation of the anal area can make someone feel the urge when nothing's there. If something is there, increased hydration, fiber, stool softeners can be helpful in mild temporary constipation.

Answered 12/1/2014

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Hydration and fiber: Drink enough water so that your urine is watery. Eat enough vegetables as you can tolerate. You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil.

Answered 12/1/2014

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Dr. Georgia Latham answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

For constipation: take Senna. Senna is a very safe natural plant product with a wide dosage range. Start by taking 2 tablets at bedtime, if you do not have a comfortable bowel movement (BM) the next day, take 4 tablets the next night. You can continue to increase the dose by 2 tablets every night until it works. It is safe and effective to continue taking the dose that works every night.

Answered 1/6/2015

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Constipation: You can start by drinking plenty of water and increasing fiber in your diet and/or trying foods like prune juice that may help. If worse, you may need to try an over the counter laxative or even try giving yourself an enema, etc. Call your dr. for an evaluation of your constipation so they know all your medical issues and can diagnose and treat your condition. Good luck.

Answered 12/1/2014

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Dr. Deborah Josefson answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Needs evaluation: You can try stool softeners and/or more fiber. but it is best to check this out. Depending on how long it has been going on and your age, you may need a colonoscopy.

Answered 1/5/2019

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