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Stool Question

Becky

I have a really annoying bowel thing that happens to me every now and then. I go to the toilet and then no matter how much I wipe there's still loads on the paper.

Why?

Is it an IBS thing?

Stress?

Not an urgent health issue just curious as to what's behind it. I've altered my diet, eating more greens etc but it still happens.

  • It is likely to be related to having soft stools. A soft stool will leave more residue behind as it exits. It can also be affected by haemorrhoids, which can complicate the anatomy of the rectal/anal transition.

  • Ah.. well excuse me if I take a seat.. lol..
    Anyways I’ve altered my diet and eat more fibrous stuffs, I’ve cut most gluten though I cave to peer pressure, and I maintain a lower weight. But it hasn’t changed the fact that the second I think and actionable thought, about a novel or chaotic situation that I have to plan for the stress just brings it all tumbling-down, then I’m putting-out-fires for the next few days.. but I supposed that’s long-suffered autism for you..

  • This could be something that adjusting your position while "on the throne" may help - if you have a look at this rather humerous ad for a little stand to raise your legs you will see the reason it works.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbYWhdLO43Q

    It does contain a lot of toilet humour but it is an actual product and seems to have reasonable success.

    Several of my family use a variant of this and they say it does help.

  • in reply to L

    Thanks.

    I'll talk to my doctor about it as well Blush

  • I get this too. When you go to the toilet you don't evacuate completely and the stool which is usually soft is still up in the outer sphincter. Slowly but surely it does come through but don't strain and force or you'll cause yourself problems. Let it come out naturally, means less mess as well. My GP told me this and she also advised wet wipes which I do use as well and it helps things stay cleaner. I also have IBS and she said it could be a contributing factor as is your diet and stress.