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What Causes Hard Stools With Difficulty In Passing?

I am a female, 25 years old. Mostly healthy. Weight about 175lbs. My stool has been smaller hard balls (still brown) and are generally hard to pass. sometimes it comes out a bit watery. but not too often. I have constant discomfort and the urge to defecate.
Sat, 31 Mar 2018
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Hello,

You are suffering from severe constipation. It is caused by inadequate intake of water and dietary fibres. It is very important to correct it as it may cause many health issues in future like hemorrhoids, fistula or fissures.

I would advise you to drink lots of water at least seven to eight glasses of water in a day. Include lots of fibres in your diet like legumes, green leafy vegetables, bananas, carrots etcetera. Avoid processed foods.

For immediate relief of constitution, you can take a stool softener like lactulosesyrup 10 ml at night for some days.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nazma Amman
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What Causes Hard Stools With Difficulty In Passing?

Hello, You are suffering from severe constipation. It is caused by inadequate intake of water and dietary fibres. It is very important to correct it as it may cause many health issues in future like hemorrhoids, fistula or fissures. I would advise you to drink lots of water at least seven to eight glasses of water in a day. Include lots of fibres in your diet like legumes, green leafy vegetables, bananas, carrots etcetera. Avoid processed foods. For immediate relief of constitution, you can take a stool softener like lactulosesyrup 10 ml at night for some days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nazma Amman