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Cleanup after bm is very hard. stool is brown, soft and formed. however always seems to be a lot to wipe and is mostly gathered at top of crack.ideas?

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Dr. William Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Seems strange...: I would expect that with a formed stool, cleanup would be quick. Normally, constipation or diarrhea presents more trouble. Perhaps this is a matter of obesity or incomplete evacuation of your bowels with residual stool present. If you have been in a hurry, how about you take another minute or so to make sure there is no stool left in the anal canal when you think you're finished?

Answered 1/8/2019

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Dr. Herbert Hoover answered

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Probably need fiber: If your stool looks normal in color and consistency, you probably just need more fiber in your diet along with lots of water. I recommend something like metamucil or it's equivalent on a daily basis.

Answered 4/21/2013

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