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What Could Cause Secretions From My Anus?
Question: I am having very uncomfortable situation involving secretions from my colon! I would like to know if this is some form of intestinal flu or just plain diarea! I
Brief Answer:
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Diarrhea would be diagnosed if there are 3 or more loose stools per day. There may be abdominal cramping as well.
It is usually caused by an infection of the bowel- viral or bacterial , with viral infection being most common.
In most persons it resolves in a few days, rarely 2 weeks.
If you are having to go to the bathroom frequently for a bowel movement then it is diarrhea.
TREATMENT OF DIARRHEA- hold off solids till a 4 hour period with no symptoms- when this occurs, use a small amount of dry solid food initially (eg biscuits or toast or plain rice)
(2) use liquids to replace the liquids that you are losing
(3)probiotics
(4)medication such as pepto bismol
If you are having anal leakage even without a bowel movement then it may be anal incontinence.
TREATMENT of anal incontinence depends on the cause. Medications to bulk up the stool can be used if constipation is the cause (with constipation, soft stool leaks around the firm stool) eg benefiber or cetrucil
Diet changes or medication changes to eliminate any that may be causing a problem, may also be necessary.
There are meds that may be helpful as well
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Diarrhea would be diagnosed if there are 3 or more loose stools per day. There may be abdominal cramping as well.
It is usually caused by an infection of the bowel- viral or bacterial , with viral infection being most common.
In most persons it resolves in a few days, rarely 2 weeks.
If you are having to go to the bathroom frequently for a bowel movement then it is diarrhea.
TREATMENT OF DIARRHEA- hold off solids till a 4 hour period with no symptoms- when this occurs, use a small amount of dry solid food initially (eg biscuits or toast or plain rice)
(2) use liquids to replace the liquids that you are losing
(3)probiotics
(4)medication such as pepto bismol
If you are having anal leakage even without a bowel movement then it may be anal incontinence.
TREATMENT of anal incontinence depends on the cause. Medications to bulk up the stool can be used if constipation is the cause (with constipation, soft stool leaks around the firm stool) eg benefiber or cetrucil
Diet changes or medication changes to eliminate any that may be causing a problem, may also be necessary.
There are meds that may be helpful as well
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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