What Causes Tenesmus, Abdominal Cramps And Fecal Incontinence?

Posted on Mon, 28 Dec 2015

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Question : My husband has been feeling very bad. He feels like he has to go to the bathroom with a bowel movement and doesn't go but has some liquid dripping out and feels bad. He will dribble on bedware. It has been going on for 3 days....what should I do?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Infectious cause likely with the short history

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

A short history of 3 days of tenesmus, cramps and some fecal incontinence indicates an infective cause. Stool routine examination and culture can be advised. Based on the routine exam findings antibiotics and deworming medication can be advised. If occult blood is positive in stool then colonoscopy can be advised. Local examination for possible anal fissure or hemorrhoids should be done before embarking upon investigations, in consultation with your doctor.

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