A member asked:

I am feeling bowl pressure after passing stool. its almost being like pressure most of the day. is this a gas problem?

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Dr. Georgia Latham answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Retained stool: in the colon commonly causes the feeling you describe. A person may have retained stool for days - months even when having regular bowel movements; the colon may not be completely emptying with each bowel movement. Stool contains toxins that your body needs to get rid of. Retaining stool has been found to be associated with development of colon cancer. Try Senna

Answered 12/6/2020

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