Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have not went to the restroom for a week now, today when i finally go i try to push out my stool and it is very painful..
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Constipation: The longer stool remains in the colon, the larger and more dehydrated it becomes. This makes it difficult and painful to pass. Consider adding vegetables or other sources of fiber to the diet or maybe even adding a stool softener. Be sure to hydrate well. If this persists, your physician may decide to start with some basic tests.
Answered 12/17/2015
1.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have been dealing with constipation for about 4 days now. Ive tried stool softeners, laxatives and Ive done 2 enemas today. Is there anything else I can try before going to a Dr?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Went to restroom, looked like blood in stool and in water. Stool was soft, not painful. Lower stomach pain after. Ate red pepper last night. Blood?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have a prolapsed internal hemorrhoid, it is not painful anymore, I have no blood in my stools...With the right diet and water intake how long do they normally take to shrink...In my third week now...The pain stopped after a week or so so I do not think
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
Really bad intestinal camps, bowel movements every 2 days, very painful gas, burning epigastric pain. Lasting 8 weeks now. Stool sample clear. Help:-(?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Dairy causes bright red bleeding with painful and hard to push out stools! Does this mean no dairy for my life!?! I don't do grains and try low carb!!
I had an extremely painful bowel movement last night. Took approximately4 hours to finally push out a 4" in diameter & about 9" long solid hard stool?
I was very constipated yrs ago & now have a painful but soft bump/lump/extra skin right outside of my anus. It bled at first & also bled when I had sharp stool passing. Ive tried Tucks no results. I dont want surgery. What can I try to get rid of it?
I have been having painful (7/10) bowl movement on an off for 2 weeks now. Today i saw blood in my stool. Is this something i need to go to ER for?
Was constipated for days finally went yesterday now today since the morning I've been having really loose stools & gas why is this happening ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
