History Of Renal Fissurectomy, Tear In Sphincter. Have Soft Stools. Taken Imodium. Help

Posted on Sat, 23 Mar 2013

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Question : I have had rectal/anal issues since 1980 when I had a rectal fissurectomy which resulted in a tear in my sphincter. About 2005, I had this repaired and occasions of fecal incontinence improved greatly. However, I frequently have a soft, formed bowel movement but when I wipe, the stool is smeared up my cleft! This in the first wipe, I am not smearing it. Help? BTW, I take two imodium BID to help control the loose stools.

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (6 hours later)

Hi

Thanks for writing in

Have you ever gone for a stool examination ?

How long have you been on imodium ?

Any other medications apart from these ?

Get back to me with this information & I will help you out

Wishing you a healthy life ahead

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (43 minutes later)

Yes, stool is fine. Been on this dose of imodium since Rounex-Y Gastroplasty 2004. Also take: Seroquel, Viibryd, Lamictal, Wellbutrin, Cytomel, Synthroid, Zocor, Estrovin, XXXXXXX D3.

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (4 hours later)

Hi

Thanks your your followup query

I would suggest you go for a good probiotic twice a day for four to six weeks

Along with it a two week treatment with Rifaximin a good GI Antiseptic would be of help

Hope this helps
Do write back in case of concern

Wishing you a speedy recovery

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar