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What Causes Sticky And Foul Smelling Bowel Movement?

Posted on Sat, 10 May 2014

Question: Dear doctor. I am a overweight male of 35 years of age. I have mild hypertension, and am a diet controlled diabetic. For the last 18 months or so i feel as though i have not opened my bowela properly. It feels like a weakness after opening with the 1st push there seems to be no more willing to come out. I am not bleeding, or have any pain in stomach. I do suffer from anxiety alot. Also i for some reason for a long time have had foul smelling poo which sticks to the basin wall of toilet 80% of the time. Pls help as i am a very anxious about this.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (12 hours later)

Brief Answer: Answer given below Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. Sticky and foul smelling poo could indicate fat malabsorption. This along with diabetes may indicate that your pancreas is affected. A stool test may be done to confirm fat malabsorption. A CT scan of the abdomen may be done to see if your pancreas is affected. For good bowel movements three things are important - 1. High fiber diet -. Eat lot of vegetables . You can take fiber supplements like metamucil. 2. Drink enough fluids 3. Have adequate physical activity. I hope that answers your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (32 hours later)

Are you a gastro doctor? If so is there anything to worry about?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (13 hours later)

Brief Answer: Answer given below Detailed Answer: Hi, Yes I am a gastro doctor. If it is due to pancreatitis, there is no need to worry. You may have to take pancreatic enzyme supplements, if pancreatitis is causing the sticky stools. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr.R.K

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)

My real question is, is this cancer of colon?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer: No It is not colon cancer Detailed Answer: Hi, It does not seem to colon cancer. Left sided colon cancer may present with difficulty in defecation. But there may be additional symptoms like blood and mucus stools. You are not having an of these. I presume that there is no family history of colon cancer since you have not mentioned about it. So at 35 years of age, with the symptoms you have mentioned, it is less likely that you may be having colon cancer. Regards, Dr.R.K

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (4 minutes later)

Ao you reckon the diffulty in clearing my bowels could be aometjing to do with my diet? Like i have said i dont have blood or mucus or any legt sided pain. Yes there is no history within family. And i am 35. I am not sure if its sicoligical? Sorry thia is my last question .

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Answer given below Detailed Answer: Hi, You can ask any number of questions. There are two possible causes - 1. Inappropriate diet 2. Diabetes Both of these can cause difficulty in clearing the bowels. No it is not psychological. I would like to reiterate - For good bowel movements three things are important - 1. High fiber diet -. Eat lot of vegetables . You can take fiber supplements like metamucil. 2. Drink enough fluids 3. Have adequate physical activity. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr.R.K

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