What Causes Constricted Anus After Colonoscopy Causing Difficulty In Passing Stools?

Posted on Fri, 16 May 2014

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Question : My anus has totally tighten since my colonoscopy and I cannot pass a formed stool

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Apply rectal enema...

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,

I advise to :
- apply rectal enemas until complete bowel movement
- keep good hygiene of your anus
- look/observe for signs of blood/mucus
- drink more water
- be more physically involved
- take senna or psyllium supplement to soften the stool and ease bowel movements

If no changes within a few days, should contact the doctor who ran colonoscopy to evaluate the anal sphincter and local structures function.

Hope it helped!
Do not hesitate to contact me again if you have further queries!
Dr.Albana

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