Understanding Rectal Foreign Bodies: Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Rectal foreign body Hello, I usually experience constipation, but one day I had severe abdominal pain that led to diarrhea. The first time, there were no significant symptoms. The second time, I felt the urge but could only pass a small amount of watery stool. After a third attem...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Rectal foreign bodies may be associated with hemorrhoids. Straining during bowel movements can easily lead to hemorrhoids, which may not necessarily be painful. Hemorrhoids are classified by severity: first degree involves bleeding without prolapse, second degree involves prolaps...[Read More] Understanding Rectal Foreign Bodies: Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Understanding Gastrointestinal and Rectal Issues: When to Seek Help
Gastrointestinal and rectal issues? Hello Doctor: From July to October last year, shortly after dinner, I would feel a strong urge to use the bathroom (with semi-diarrhea) about 4 to 5 times a week. My daily bathroom frequency was once in the morning (normal) and once in the even...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello, (1) it is possible that you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, it is important to note that the main characteristics of IBS include periodic and recurrent changes, with abdominal pain alleviating after bowel movements, which may be accompanied by constipation or...[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal and Rectal Issues: When to Seek Help