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Emptying entire bowel

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tommyteen
tommyteen

Last year in April I had diarrhoea for a week. When I went back to school every morning I felt like I needed to go toilet but I couldn't. On a weekend I woke up later at 11 am. I found out that I could only go toilet after 11 am even though a feel like I need to go earlier, I also needed to go every day whereas before I didn't. In August I went on holiday and I didn't fully empty my bowel and my stomach was hurting. Instead of wiping then going back later I decided to try and wipe the inside to get whatever was left out and realised how dirty and unclean the inside is. Long story short ever since I've been wiping inside because I'm scared that it's not clean inside and it might leak out. Recently the past month instead of taking around 30-40 mins to wipe inside to make sure it was fully clean I took a lot longer because it wouldn't clean at all, not even the outside. Turns out that in not fully emptying it again and it won't be clean until I have fully gone so I'm going toilet for a very long time. How do I make it so that I fully complete my bowel movement, please don't comment on the whole cleaning inside thing, I do have GAD and am receiving cognitive behavioural therapy to help me. I am also currently 15 years old.

Thanks.

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  • philippa61759
    philippa61759 tommyteen

    Posted

    You could try a laxative but I would also see your doctor to find out why you are having these symptoms.
  • Fireid13
    Fireid13 tommyteen

    Posted

    Hey buddy I have this problem sometimes it also depends on what you eat. I know you are young and it sucks and don't just to start taking laxatives a little more fiber take a lot more water and I do a tablespoon of organic coconut oil in the morning and at night it will help you empty and it's good for you.. also get the sanitary wipes a lot less wiping and it's a lot cleaner they make the ones that are okay to flush.
  • susand1408
    susand1408 tommyteen

    Posted

    Hi, if your stools are too soft little bits get left behind which can often lead to constipation. You need to add more non complex fibres. You also may need some more good bacteria in your gut. Also some people go 3 times a day and other people go once every 5 days. You may find you only go when you are relaxed. I never go on a day when I am not at home. Some being left behind can be common in people with ibs. It doesn't matter it will come when your body is ready. You need to find ways to take your mind off the situation. Thinking about it too much can make you stressed which may make your symptoms worse. It would be a good idea to talk to your Dr They maybe able to help.
  • sarah87162
    sarah87162 tommyteen

    Posted

    There is a condition called faecal impaction, I have had it. Look it up on internet.

    I was quite surprised I had it because I was opening my bowels every day.

    Try using a laxative, laxido is quite good and you can get it from a chemist or get it on prescription.

    Hope this settles down for you

    Take care and keep in touch

    Sarah

  • Swtz
    Swtz tommyteen

    Posted

    Hi tommy,

    I use water to wash after every episode. I carry a water bottle with me all the time. Sometimes even refill up to 2-4 litres for 1 wash.

    So at home use an easy access jug.. poor whilst cleaning inside. I find its most effective and cleans best.

    And like others say... just let bowels re open to finish the job.. we cant control it.

    Hope that helps!

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