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Can i have a fecal impaction if i can go sometimes without my stool getting stuck???

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

IMPACTION: NO: IMPACTION means no stool passage. You likely have .IBS = irritable bowel syndrome constipation predominant .You need a full exam and blood work. Especial screen for H pylori . Also stool screen x 3 for occult blood /parasite/hpylori . I recommend a gluten free high fiber diet . Ie gutbliss.com and Wholeapproach.com. Also 64-80oz water. If symptoms persist a CT Scan may be needed.

Answered 5/15/2015

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Fecal impaction: I would think that you do not have fecal impaction however I would suggest you take a laxative such as Metamucil to try and get some regularity in your stool for mation

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