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Sharp pain and burning sensation while passing stool, i have been taking soft diet, sitz bath, stool softener and increased fiber intake from last 3 days but still the pain wont go away. i would be extremely thankful if you suggest some thing?

Q: sharp pain and burning sensation while passing stool, i have been taking soft diet, sitz bath, stool softener and increased fiber intake from last 3 days but still the pain wont go away. i would be extremely thankful if you suggest some thing?

: Continue of what you have done to prevent recurrent constipation and get lidocaine gel or cream 4% at drug store (CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens), rub around the anal area and inside the rectal canal as needed every 4 -6 hours until your symptoms resolve. You can also get the hemorrhoidal ointment which contains benzocaine.

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Continue of what you have done to prevent recurrent constipation and get lidocaine gel or cream 4% at drug store (CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens), rub around the anal area and inside the rectal canal as needed every 4 -6 hours until your symptoms resolve. You can also get the hemorrhoidal ointment which contains benzocaine.

Answered 6/23/2022

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A member asked:

Sharp pain and burning sensation while passing stool, i have been taking soft diet, sitz bath, stool softener and increased fiber intake from last 3 days but still the pain wont go away. i would be extremely thankful if you suggest some thing?

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