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Cramps and small amounts of stool? everytime i go poop it's small amounts of stool and i don't feel empty. what is causing this?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Uncertain: but the rectal bleeding warrants medical assessment.

Answered 5/25/2017

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Dr. Corentine Kwende answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Constipation: Highly likely you are constipated. Try to increase fiber, water; drink at least 6-8 8oz glasses daily, and try a stool softener.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/29/2017

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