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What Causes Pain And Discomfort While Defecation While On Dulcolax?
Posted on
Sun, 22 Oct 2017
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Sun, 22 Oct 2017
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Question : Please Help! I'm a 27 yr old female. I had anal intercourse 10 days ago. I have not had a bowel movement since. I am in a lot off pain an discomfort. I went to the emergency room and the gave me Colace and an enema. I took both. Nothing but gas happened. Since I have tried several laxatives and stool softeners. Plenty of water and high fiber foods. I just tried a Dulcolax Medicated Suppository and still nothing. I am miserable. Do you have any other suggestions?
Brief Answer:
Anal fissure or proctitis most likely.worth recommendations are given.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Seems in relation with anal fissure or proctitis related pain and secondary
retention or impaction of stool .
* Suggestions for better recovery
- Visit to consultant surgeon is must to get per rectal examination , if stool is
stony hard or severely impacted ( as there is more possibility ) ; it will need
manual evacuation with gloves on hands by the surgeon .
- Along with your current measures of laxatives , diet , water
* Sitz bath ( sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 5 minutes each every 6
hourly ) gives some comfort .
* Local application of Xylocaine ( 5 % ) jelly will help .
* Tab. ibuprofen ( 400 ) mg 3 times a day after meals with antacids ( as there
is no mention of pain killer herewith in your narration ) , as if the stool has
difficulty in getting out due to pain , this will surely work well .
* Manage to relieve stress , anxiety with deep breathing exercises , YOGA
Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Would like to have follow up after 24 hours or early if needed .
Regards dear take care .
Anal fissure or proctitis most likely.worth recommendations are given.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Seems in relation with anal fissure or proctitis related pain and secondary
retention or impaction of stool .
* Suggestions for better recovery
- Visit to consultant surgeon is must to get per rectal examination , if stool is
stony hard or severely impacted ( as there is more possibility ) ; it will need
manual evacuation with gloves on hands by the surgeon .
- Along with your current measures of laxatives , diet , water
* Sitz bath ( sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 5 minutes each every 6
hourly ) gives some comfort .
* Local application of Xylocaine ( 5 % ) jelly will help .
* Tab. ibuprofen ( 400 ) mg 3 times a day after meals with antacids ( as there
is no mention of pain killer herewith in your narration ) , as if the stool has
difficulty in getting out due to pain , this will surely work well .
* Manage to relieve stress , anxiety with deep breathing exercises , YOGA
Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Would like to have follow up after 24 hours or early if needed .
Regards dear take care .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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