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A member asked:
Is it unhealthy to manually evacuate stools? i am more of just inserting my finger and it signals muscles really. if it is unhealthy, what sort of illnesses can be caused by this?, ive been doing this for 2 years.
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Not dangerous: Other than some possible rectal trauma I see no harm, but wonder why it's necessary. Do you drink adequate fluids, eat enough fiber, take stool softener, have neurological disorder causing weakness of pelvic muscles? Should you consult a gastroenterologist or proctologist for advice?
Answered 11/11/2019
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