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What Does Change In Bowel Movements Post Delivery Suggest?

hi i had my baby girl nearly eight weeks ago normal delivery no problems,but this last week my bowel movements have changed i dont no i want one till its right there and nearly poo my self is there and am worried theres something wrong and am frightened incase im out and it happens
Wed, 21 Feb 2018
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Hi

Thanks for your query.

Noted the history and understood the concerns. Such a problem that you facing like having to go for a poop frequently or difficult to control specifically after having a normal delivery 8 weeks ago can be due to the following reasons:
Proctocolitis prodices lots of mucus whcih is slimy and hence soils the anal area easily.
Laxity of the anal sphincter post delivery is known to occur and usually is self limiting with changes in diet and taking some medications if required.
But one needs to know the exact diagnosis which can be made in the following ways:
Per-rectal digital examination by a General Surgeon or a proctologist.
Ano-proctoscopy and colonoscopy with biopsy if required.
Tests of stool and blood
All these help to get a proper diagnosis and a plan for management.

Take Care

Regards
Dr. T Chandrakant,
General Surgeon
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What Does Change In Bowel Movements Post Delivery Suggest?

Hi Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood the concerns. Such a problem that you facing like having to go for a poop frequently or difficult to control specifically after having a normal delivery 8 weeks ago can be due to the following reasons: Proctocolitis prodices lots of mucus whcih is slimy and hence soils the anal area easily. Laxity of the anal sphincter post delivery is known to occur and usually is self limiting with changes in diet and taking some medications if required. But one needs to know the exact diagnosis which can be made in the following ways: Per-rectal digital examination by a General Surgeon or a proctologist. Ano-proctoscopy and colonoscopy with biopsy if required. Tests of stool and blood All these help to get a proper diagnosis and a plan for management. Take Care Regards Dr. T Chandrakant, General Surgeon