Gastroenterology

Feeling like you haven't finished your bowel movement may have different causes, like constipation, muscle issues in the pelvis, or nerve problems.

Feeling full even when you haven't eaten much might happen because your stomach empties slowly (gastroparesis), changes that come with aging, or even after surgery. These issues can make your stomach feel full longer than usual.

A persistent feeling of fullness in the rectum can be caused by problems in the anal area, especially by swollen veins (hemorrhoids) or other nearby conditions.

When you feel pain in both your lower belly and your back, it may be because the same condition is affecting both areas, like the digestive system, urinary system, or musculoskeletal system.

Frequent bowel movements without diarrhea can happen due to changes in how the gut works, sometimes linked to mild infections or conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Pain in the lower right abdomen when bending over may be due to a muscle strain, back issues, or other issues.

Periodic right-side abdominal pain can be due to a number of issues. The location of the pain and associated symptoms may be helpful in identifying the cause.

Stomach pain and feeling full without eating can happen when the stomach or intestines are not moving food or gas normally, which is common in some digestive disorders.

Increasing fiber-rich foods and staying well-hydrated are key ways to help soften stools and make them easier to pass.

In females, sharp pain under the right rib cage can have many causes—from common issues like acid reflux or muscle strain to rarer, more serious conditions such as heart problems or a lung clot.

In pancreatic cancer, changes in digestion can lead to stool that smells unusually foul or strong.

Incomplete bowel emptying can happen when the muscles used to push out stool do not work well, when the colon moves stools through too slowly, or when behaviors like poor toilet habits or low fiber intake make it harder to fully empty the bowels.

Rectal fullness is often described as a sensation of stool in the rectum even after you’ve gone to the bathroom. It can be caused by problems like constipation, muscle issues during bowel movements, rectal prolapse, or structural changes like a rectocele.

Eating more fiber, drinking enough water, and getting regular exercise can help your bowels empty more completely

Eating more fiber, drinking ample water, and getting regular exercise can help your body have complete bowel movements.

Eating a healthy diet, staying well hydrated, and getting regular exercise can make bowel movements more frequent and easier.

Treatment for a bowel that does not empty completely usually includes changes in diet and activity, medicines to help the bowels move, and sometimes special exercises that help with muscle control.

Frequent bowel movements can be linked with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease, and other health issues related to how the body handles food and stress. They may also signal overall changes in health that need attention.

A feeling of fullness in the rectal area can happen if the rectum is larger than normal or if the nerve endings in the rectum do not sense fullness the way they usually do.

Frequent small bowel movements can happen for various reasons, including dietary habits, infections, and certain health conditions.