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What Causes The Urge To Visit The Washroom Even With An Empty Stomach Along With Discomfort In The Stomach?
Question: Everyday early morning i had to go to bathroom atleast twice to empty my stmoach. Sometimes i had to spend 15 to 20 mins to completely empty my stmoach. And i dont think it is constipation (not hard stool .. etc ) . And if i have my breakfast before complelty emptying my stmoach , i will little uneasy. This is not a serious concern , but still bothering me .
Brief Answer:
It could be functional.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
From what you describe, it seems likely an evacuation difficulty, and not constipation, as you point out. First of all, it is important to ensure a good posture for defecation and healthy bowel habits. This includes use of a small stool to elevate your feet from the floor (this creates a more favorable puborectal sling). Another thing is that voiding your bowels should be postponed to when you actually have the urge, so that you do not sit idle on the toilet for many minutes. This takes some practice.
If this does not have an effect, it could be relevant to undergo some sort of physiological evaluation, e.g. defecography, manometric studies, colon transit time studies, and colonoscopy to rule out rectocele or prolapse.
Regards
It could be functional.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
From what you describe, it seems likely an evacuation difficulty, and not constipation, as you point out. First of all, it is important to ensure a good posture for defecation and healthy bowel habits. This includes use of a small stool to elevate your feet from the floor (this creates a more favorable puborectal sling). Another thing is that voiding your bowels should be postponed to when you actually have the urge, so that you do not sit idle on the toilet for many minutes. This takes some practice.
If this does not have an effect, it could be relevant to undergo some sort of physiological evaluation, e.g. defecography, manometric studies, colon transit time studies, and colonoscopy to rule out rectocele or prolapse.
Regards
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