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What Causes Acute Constipation With Anal Straining And Tearing?

i passed a large size hard stool on sunday with some tearing on tuesday i felt the need to pass stool again but was unable to... since then i have been unable to pass the stool it feels like it is too big to come out no matter how hard i strain..and retear tissue i tried a laxitive but that doesn't help the fact that i cannot pass the stool would a mineral oil enema help? i have been working 2 jobs and admit that i have been eating poorly and not drinking enough water
Tue, 2 Jan 2018
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* This seems anal fissure issue .
* Guidelines for better outcome from the same

Drink plenty of liquids .
Prefer soft , light diet with more of green leafy veg , whole grains , cereals , pulses , legumes , organic fresh fruits .
Avoid all types of oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , dairy fat .

Manage to have smooth bowel passage with the help of bulk forming laxatives as Ispaghula husk with lukewarm drinking water .
Tab. Ibuprofen ( 400 ) mg after meals for control of pain , burning if no history of drug sensitivity .
Xylocaine ( 5 % ) jelly application over the anal part gives soothing action .

Sitz bath ( sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 5 minutes each 3 times a day and additionally after passing stools ) helps .
Avoid long drives , sitting prolong on hard surfaces .
Control of blood sugar , cholesterol , body weight .
Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming .

Wishing you fine recovery .
Feel free to ask any further queries .

Regards .

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What Causes Acute Constipation With Anal Straining And Tearing?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * This seems anal fissure issue . * Guidelines for better outcome from the same Drink plenty of liquids . Prefer soft , light diet with more of green leafy veg , whole grains , cereals , pulses , legumes , organic fresh fruits . Avoid all types of oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , dairy fat . Manage to have smooth bowel passage with the help of bulk forming laxatives as Ispaghula husk with lukewarm drinking water . Tab. Ibuprofen ( 400 ) mg after meals for control of pain , burning if no history of drug sensitivity . Xylocaine ( 5 % ) jelly application over the anal part gives soothing action . Sitz bath ( sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 5 minutes each 3 times a day and additionally after passing stools ) helps . Avoid long drives , sitting prolong on hard surfaces . Control of blood sugar , cholesterol , body weight . Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming . Wishing you fine recovery . Feel free to ask any further queries . Regards .