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A 28-year-old female asked:

I am using finger daily to take out some remaining stool out. is it good? after passing stool also i am feeling pressure at anus most of the day.

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Dr. Douglas Friederich
Emergency Medicine 29 years experience
Stools: short answer, you need a colonoscopy and rectal exam to Dx your difficulty
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