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I feel a lot of pressure on my bottom! aneed to habe a bowel movement, but i go and only a small amount comes out. and the urge and pressure is still there!?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Sounds like: You have an impaction. Use glycerine suppositories every 6 hours or alternate suppositories with a fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate) until completely emptied. I would stay on a liquid diet til things are passing again on a regular basis.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 11/20/2013

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A member asked:

I feel a lot of pressure on my bottom! aneed to habe a bowel movement, but i go and only a small amount comes out. and the urge and pressure is still there!?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Dr Sparacino agreed

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