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What causes bowel movement to go back inside, sometimes, if you stop pushing before completion?

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Sphincter tone: the rectal sphincter must be relaxed for a normal stool passage. Sometimes, straining at stool can inadvertently cause tightening and when there is sufficient stool in the rectum, it will easily pass. I suggest drinking 8-10 glasses of ater daily and adding some fiber: ( fruit, veggies, cereals ) to your diet.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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Lately I have had to push to get a bowel movement started. Can forcing cause the colon to get irritated so blood appears on feces? Can it be hemmoroid

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Why is my hemorrhoid white? Its not an abscess. It protrudes during Bowel movement and goes back in after standing up. Its not painful at all and no blood. Also am I supposed to push every time I have BMs?

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If I have a bowel movement, but i can't push because i recently had a back surgery and it hurts, will laxatives help ease the pain? Is there a different way to do it?

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Approx a week ago while having a bowel movement I had the worst headache of my life come on in the back of my head. It was like a balloon expanding. Everytime my pulse would push my head would hurt. I couldnt lift it. Now I cant smell. Thoughts?

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