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What Is A Hard Thing High Up In Rectum With Unsatisfactory Bowel Movement Suggestive Of?

When bathing I can feel something high up in my rectum that feels hard. I have been having unusually lots of gas and feeling of not completely having a good bowel movement each day. I am 66 years old and am beginning to get worried about this. I thought at first it might be a muscle---but tonite I thought more about it and decided to investigate on the internet. I hope you can help me. Thank you.
Wed, 12 Feb 2020
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Hello,

The hard thing right up in the rectum is suggestive of inspissated hard stool most likely. There can be underlying diverticular disorder if it is of very long standing constipation condition. Primary care would be:
- Plenty of liquids
- High fiber diet with green leafy veg, cereals, pulses, legumes
- Bulk forming laxatives as Ispaghula husk or others
- Regular walking, exercises
- Maintain body weight, blood sugar, cholesterol levels

Secondary care for discussion of screening colonoscopy if not done within last 5 years period with your physician.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Is A Hard Thing High Up In Rectum With Unsatisfactory Bowel Movement Suggestive Of?

Hello, The hard thing right up in the rectum is suggestive of inspissated hard stool most likely. There can be underlying diverticular disorder if it is of very long standing constipation condition. Primary care would be: - Plenty of liquids - High fiber diet with green leafy veg, cereals, pulses, legumes - Bulk forming laxatives as Ispaghula husk or others - Regular walking, exercises - Maintain body weight, blood sugar, cholesterol levels Secondary care for discussion of screening colonoscopy if not done within last 5 years period with your physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon