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Ongoing Problems

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kathy_64894
kathy_64894

My anal fissure and hemorrhoids seem to have settled down but I still am experiencing difficulty passes stool. I need to take a stool softener several times a week to avoid hard stools and flare ups. The problem is I have to squeeze out the stool as everything down there is so tight. I need to take several trips to the bathroom to get it all out. I can't leave the house until mid day and even then have the urge to go. Does anyone else have this problem? Any advice? Thank you.

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  • AmyMarilyn
    AmyMarilyn kathy_64894

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    Have you tried Vitamin C tablets 1000mg? I take one or two per day and they help to draw water into the bowels. 
    • kathy_64894
      kathy_64894 AmyMarilyn

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      Hi thanks for your comment.  I'm not having any trouble with the consistency of the stool.  It doesn't matter if it's even watery.  The problem is my but has become so tight it just won't come out naturally. My gastro specialist prescribed me nitroglycerine ointment and it helps only a little. Next option is surgery which I really want to avoid. 

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