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I can't empty my bowels all the way. i have to apply pressure between vagina and anal to get all the rest out. is this normal? being treated by pcp for high blood pressure, low potassium, and omeprazole for the gas. i am female and 40yrs. i also have ibs
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It : It sounds like you are dealing with motility dysfunction of your colon which is common in ibs. This is very difficult to treat and requires the expertise of a gastroenterologist. There is research that supports the use of different herbs to help with this problem. These include: turmeric goldenseal marshmallow slippery elm licorice peppermint echinacea chamomile please remeber to follow up with your doctor for this issue. Best of luck.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Sounds like: You are constipated and have a rectocoele which is a bulge in the rectovaginal wall that traps stool requiring manual pressure to relieve it. See a colorectal surgeon or a gynecologisy specializing in pelvic floor reconstruction.
Answered 7/17/2018
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