A member asked:

If i attempted a bowel movement and after a while decided to give up but can still feel it will it come out eventually? also, when i wiped myself i felt my anus bulging and the inside of my vagina as well, is this normal?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

It : It will come out eventually however the question is how long can you wait and feel uncomfortable? There are many options, over the counter medications like milk of magnesia, miralax, (polyethylene glycol) and even an enema can help. The bulging you feel is from the pressure of the stool. I recommend you increase your water intake, increase fruits, vegetables, and increase fiber in your diet. In addition, a stool softener like colace can be taken daily.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Also: Can try a few glycerine suppositories otc one per rectum every 6 hours until you have evacuated.

Answered 3/29/2013

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