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A 28-year-old male asked:

sometimes after passing a stool i have to wipe my bum for an awfully long time. why is this? what can i do to prevent it?

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Dr. Martin Tamler answered

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 33 years experience

Excessive Wiping: Use a wet wipe instead of toilet paper.

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