I Frequently Pass Air (no Pain) From My Rectum .

Posted on Mon, 6 Jan 2020

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Question : I frequently pass air (no pain) from my rectum. what is the cause. I am 84 years old and female.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
indigestion and constipation are common ailments responsible.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor services.
I have read your query and here is my advise.

* As per my clinical experience, indigestion and constipation are usual
causes of frequent passage of air from rectum at your age.

Kindly provide me further details so that I can answer your query completely.

1. Do you pass stool on regular basis or suffer constipation, diarrhea,
alteration in bowel movements on & off ?
2. Is there any particular concern with particular diet ?
3. Any other systemic features associated with this ?
4. Do you have diabetes ?
5. Details of your activity level please.

Awaiting for your response.
Thank you.
Regards.

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