Pomona, CA
A 19-year-old male asked:
what's the name of the liquid that doctors insert in your anus when you're constipated?
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Dr. Axel Martinez-Irizarryanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Enema: If it's the pill it's called suppositories, but usally liquids are known as enemas, they come in different varieties.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Is lubricating anus before excretion a way to avoid constipation?
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Dr. Romanth Waghmaraeanswered
Pain Management 39 years experience
Anus: No. Lubricating just makes it easier to expell what is in the rectum.
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United Kingdom (Great Britain)
A 23-year-old male asked:
Is it dangerous or bad to leave germoloids inside the anus as i'm constipated and can't pass the cream and how long can the cream stay inside the anus?
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Dr. Michael Sokolanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Generally not bad: Hemorrhoids generally pose a problem by itching or causing pain. They become dangerous if they bleed significantly. See a colorectal surgeon for an examination.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
United Kingdom (Great Britain)
A 19-year-old female asked:
I am very worried as i think that I have a prolapse in my anus!i have been constipated all my life and i don't know what to do?
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Dr. Michael Sawyeranswered
General Surgery 36 years experience
Doctor visit: Given your history and age grade iii to IV hemorrhoids are most likely. Full thickness rectal prolapse would be rare. Only a physician can differentiate. Please schedule an appointment.
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Wyoming, MI
A 28-year-old female asked:
Can damage to anal sphincter be mistaken for constipation?
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Dr. Liesa Harteanswered
Family Medicine 29 years experience
Constipation : I'm wondering what kind of anal sphincter injury you are talking about. It seems unlikely. If you are concerned you may have analysis sphincter damage, I recommend you have an exam by a doctor.
4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Philippines
A 21-year-old male asked:
Anal fistulotomy 3wks but almost 4wks ago. When constipated hav drainge? but if not constipated i don't have. Like yellow or light, Dr. said it fibrin
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Eric Kaplananswered
Colon and Rectal Surgery 42 years experience
Constipation: Should be avoided and diarrhea for 3 months to avoid healing problems. Drink 80-100 oz caffeine free/alcohol free fluid daily
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