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Suggest Remedy For Burning Sensation After Bowel Movement And Heaviness In Rectal Area
Question: Hi I delivered a baby 3 months ago I'm having severe burning sensation after passing stools and stools are sharp also and having heaviness in rectal area help
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
You are experiencing severe burning sensation after passing stools (accompanied with sharp stool and heaviness on your rectal area). These symptoms seem typical for patients with anal fissures and/or hemorrhoids. In your case anal fissures and/or hemorrhoids is caused from constipation and childbirth.
If I were your treating doctor I would recommend as follow:
1. Use preparation H after using toilet
2. Use sitz bath (i.e. Sit in a tub filled with a few inches of warm water for 20 minutes) 2-3 times a day.
3. Use stool softeners like lactulose to avoid constipation.
Moreover I would like to recommend the following lifestyle changes in order to avoid constipation at to help the healing process:
- Increase to use vegetables and fruits.
- Use plenty of water.
- Take fiber supplements like Metamucil every day.
- Increase your physical activity like running, talking, swimming etc.
- Schedule the same time each day for a bowel movement.
Hope it will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr.Klerida
Following advice...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
You are experiencing severe burning sensation after passing stools (accompanied with sharp stool and heaviness on your rectal area). These symptoms seem typical for patients with anal fissures and/or hemorrhoids. In your case anal fissures and/or hemorrhoids is caused from constipation and childbirth.
If I were your treating doctor I would recommend as follow:
1. Use preparation H after using toilet
2. Use sitz bath (i.e. Sit in a tub filled with a few inches of warm water for 20 minutes) 2-3 times a day.
3. Use stool softeners like lactulose to avoid constipation.
Moreover I would like to recommend the following lifestyle changes in order to avoid constipation at to help the healing process:
- Increase to use vegetables and fruits.
- Use plenty of water.
- Take fiber supplements like Metamucil every day.
- Increase your physical activity like running, talking, swimming etc.
- Schedule the same time each day for a bowel movement.
Hope it will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr.Klerida
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks doctor currently I'm using anovate for fissure and duphlac for constipation can I take stop these n take above said medication and also whether metamucil is safe during breastfeeding .I always feel the heaviness in the rectal area even after passing stool
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Yes you can safely stop taking your actual treatment and start the above mentioned medication.
You may start safely taking Metamucil. It's safe to take during breastfeeding.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Klerida
Following advice...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Yes you can safely stop taking your actual treatment and start the above mentioned medication.
You may start safely taking Metamucil. It's safe to take during breastfeeding.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Klerida
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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