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What might cause incomplete bowel movements without the presence of diarrhea?

A feeling of incomplete bowel movements without diarrhea is usually linked to constipation. This can be seen in conditions like diabetes or issues with the muscles and nerves around the bowel.

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What organ is there under right rib cage?

The main organ under the right rib cage is the liver, which helps clean your blood and makes bile for digesting food.

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What should I do if I have pain in my lower left abdomen?

Left lower abdominal pain can come from several different causes, ranging from common issues with your digestive system to problems with your ovaries or other conditions.

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What should I do if my bowels do not feel like they are emptying completely?

Feeling that your bowels do not empty completely can sometimes be caused by constipation or changes in your bowel habits. Adjusting your routine and diet may help, but talking to a doctor is important if the problem continues.

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What strategies can help reduce the frequency of bowel movements?

To reduce the frequency of bowel movements, consider adjusting your diet, increasing physical activity, and managing stress levels.

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What techniques can help pass stools quickly and comfortably?

You can try changing your diet, staying well-hydrated, moving your body, and using a good bathroom position to help stool pass quickly and comfortably. These steps work together to make bowel movements easier.

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What treatments are available for incomplete evacuation of stool?

Treatments for incomplete stool evacuation often include dietary and lifestyle changes, pelvic floor exercises with biofeedback, and, when needed, medications to ease constipation.

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Why am I having an uncomfortable feeling under my right rib cage?

An uncomfortable feeling under your right rib cage can be due to digestive issues like acid reflux or indigestion, or even from muscle tension influenced by stress.

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Why am I having jelly like mucus discharge from anus?

Jelly-like mucus discharge from your anus can occur when your intestines are irritated or inflamed, sometimes due to an infection or conditions affecting the rectum.

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Why am I having watery discharge from anus?

Watery discharge from your anus can happen when your gut is irritated or infected—sometimes by a virus or by changes in the microbes around your anal area.

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Why am I having yellow mucus from anus without stool?

Yellow mucus from your anus without any stool may happen when the lining of your rectum or anus is irritated or inflamed, which can be due to infections or other conditions.

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Why do I feel full so fast and feel hungry right after?

Feeling full quickly but still experiencing hunger shortly after eating can be attributed to several factors, including gastrointestinal issues, hormonal imbalances, and psychological influences. Understanding these factors can help in managing your eating patterns and overall well-being.

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Why do I feel pressure under my right rib cage?

You might feel pressure under your right rib cage because of any number of reasons including muscle strain, acid reflux, or liver/gallbladder issues.

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Why do I have left lower abdominal pain?

Lower left abdominal pain can be caused by many things, including gut issues, issues with the ovaries, or other conditions.

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Why does my poop smell like ammonia?

Poop that smells like ammonia can happen when there isn’t enough water in your body, or when your gut or liver makes extra ammonia from breaking down protein.

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Why does my poop smell like burnt hair?

Your poop might smell like burnt hair because changes in your gut bacteria can create unusual chemicals that give off a strong, odd odor.

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Why does my poop smell like coffee?

Drinking coffee can affect your digestion, and some of its strong aromatic compounds might pass through your body, making your poop smell like coffee.

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Why does my poop smell like gasoline?

Your poop might smell like gasoline because your gut is making unusual chemicals from bacteria or problems in digestion.

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Why does my poop smell like metal?

Your poop may smell like metal because iron, from supplements or bleeding, changes the way your gut works and creates a metallic odor.

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Why does my poop smell like weed?

Poop that smells like weed may be related to how certain plant chemicals, like those in cannabis, change the way your gut works.

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