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Is Difficulty In Passing Stools Due To Herniated Disc A Serious Problem?
Hello my name is Otis im a blk male age 49 6ft 1 inches weight 240 I have not had any problems passing stools in the past. Last year I had a herniated disc in my lower back L5-S1 that hit my nerve. I lost all bowl movement including being able to urinate. I had to have a caphiter put in for about a week or so then it was removed because I was able to urinate on my on. I had no bowl control ie.. could not stop bowl movement . I now have gained all control back but it is very hard for me to have a normal stool. I do have them but I have to push real hard to get it going. I have no pain while having a bowl movement but just a burning sensation in my legs. The Doc says the the pressure from my stool pressing on the nerve. Is this a serious problem or is it going to get better with time?
Fri, 25 Apr 2014
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms and MRI report findings.
Constipation is not a serious issue, however, it should be well managed.
You can use stool softeners to ease up the bowel movements. Sometimes, digital evacuation may be needed.
Physiotherapy with back extension exercises would be helpful.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms and MRI report findings.
Constipation is not a serious issue, however, it should be well managed.
You can use stool softeners to ease up the bowel movements. Sometimes, digital evacuation may be needed.
Physiotherapy with back extension exercises would be helpful.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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