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Understanding IBS

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hayley38089
hayley38089

Hi everyone.

Wasn’t sure wether to post this but I guess most here are in the same boat. As I’ve posted befor GP have referred to gastro for further tests since stool was inflamed and having a swollen tummy, last few weeks my bowel movements have changed, from going once every morning I’m now every 2/3 days, stools are ALWAYS normal, but even saying that I have a question which I find odd & want to know if anyone can relate??

So... when Emptying bowels, I can never finish, it takes a lot to finish it. Yet my stools are always normal 😏

Thanks I’m advance ??

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  • AlexandriaGizmo
    AlexandriaGizmo hayley38089

    Posted

    You mean you feel like you haven't completely emptied your rectum, this could be because your anal muscles aren't very strong or that your poo is sticky, did you know that we have a pouch inside the rectum and it can get stuck in there as well.

    • hayley38089
      hayley38089 AlexandriaGizmo

      Posted

      Hi! Thank you for the response, yes that’s what I mean, sorry I just didn’t know how to word it 😏

      No I didn’t know that? Does that become a problem if that happens? X

    • AlexandriaGizmo
      AlexandriaGizmo hayley38089

      Posted

      Not really a problem but if your fluid and fibre intake is a bit low then like I said it can get sticky and obviously that will cause it to stall and maybe slow it's exit, I often feel like I haven't finished, it's not a great feeling is it

  • martin31040
    martin31040 hayley38089

    Posted

    Hi, when going to toilet you need to get your knees higher than your hips it imitates the squatting position, I use a 5 litre emulsion container, which raises the knees really high, it works, this straightens the bend in the colon out, check it online.
    • AlexandriaGizmo
      AlexandriaGizmo martin31040

      Posted

      That's exactly right but in theory of your toilet is a the right height then your knees should be higher anyway but a book can work just as well

  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 hayley38089

    Posted

    Could be IBS if you have shifting abdominal pain that is constant or comes and goes.  Bowel habit change goes along with it as well as trouble emptying your bowel.
  • jello11529
    jello11529 hayley38089

    Posted

    Hey hayley...with your symptoms can't say the exact diagnosis, But seems like you are bloated and constipated...Further evaluation will tell you the exact cause...But you can always add high soft fiber( like fruits)...I am using ISABGOL for my constipation every night, It is helping me in my constipation and also smooth transit through the bowel..biggrin

    • hayley38089
      hayley38089 jello11529

      Posted

      Hi, thanks for the responce smile, my stools are always normal 😏 never constipated or really loose. Which I find so frustrating as I have lower abdominal pain, but more to my pelvis area and a very swollen stomach! Hopefully have some answers soon, hope your well x

    • jello11529
      jello11529 hayley38089

      Posted

      Oh I thought you have trouble passing the stool because it is hard and you have to strain yourself to empty your bowel...My badwink Hope you get your answers soon with your gastro doc.biggrin
  • hayley38089
    hayley38089

    Posted

    Thank you everyone for the replies. Seen gastro Doctor today and have been referred for a MRI on small bowels, so hopefully have some answers soon x
  • jello11529
    jello11529 hayley38089

    Posted

    Hi hayley, All the best for your MRI, I hope you get your answers soon.
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