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What to do about pain in bowel with inability to pass for a couple of days i have been experiencing painful urges to go but have only passed mucus. the urges are somewhat frequent and i am sometimes unable to control them. what can i do to relieve this?

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Dr. Amer Alame answered

You : You need an evaluation for a colon and rectal specialist. There are many causes for symptoms like yours. Obstucted defecation encompases a wide range of diseases and they are best handled by a specialist who needs to examine you and will need to obtain imaging studies.

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

What to do about pain in bowel with inability to pass for a couple of days i have been experiencing painful urges to go but have only passed mucus. the urges are somewhat frequent and i am sometimes unable to control them. what can i do to relieve this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amer Alame answered

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