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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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