What Causes Loose Bowel Movements?

Posted on Mon, 10 Nov 2014

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Mon, 10 Nov 2014 Answered on

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Question : my stools are very loose, I can have a bowel movement and lift anything or even pick something up off the floor and I have messed myself up. this happens about three times during the week, have severe pain afterwards

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
To rule out anal fissure

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms

From the description given it is likely to be Stress incontinence of stools : Passing stools with any act which raises the intra abdominal pressure.
Pain Is unlikely to be present in such cases. Presence of pain requires possibility of anal fissure to be ruled out

I would suggest you to see your Physician for thorough clinical examination.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take care

Best regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD

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