Gastroenterology

Sweet-smelling poop may happen when changes in your body, such as high blood sugar or shifts in your gut bacteria, cause unusual chemicals to be made during digestion.

A feeling of fullness in the anus may be caused by conditions such as enlarged hemorrhoids, changes from an enlarged rectum, or an anal fissure. Each of these can put pressure or cause irritation in the area, leading to that uncomfortable sensation.

Feeling a full stomach even when you haven't eaten can happen when your belly fills with gas or fluids, or because your stomach and gut aren’t moving food and air as quickly as they should.

Sometimes, your stomach might feel empty even after eating because of changes in how your stomach moves food or sends signals to your brain. Conditions like gastroparesis or functional dyspepsia can affect normal stomach function.

Sometimes stool can become hard even without constipation because factors like not getting enough water or fiber, medications, or how your body moves food through can change stool texture.

Feeling like you didn’t wipe completely can come from leftover stool or a change in how your rectum and anus feel. Changing your cleaning technique, diet, or even discussing it with a doctor may help.

The life expectancy for individuals with cirrhosis varies significantly between stages 3 and 4. Generally, patients with stage 3 cirrhosis have a better prognosis than those with stage 4 cirrhosis, as the latter is associated with more severe liver damage and complications.

Soothe burning sensations in the anus after diarrhea by using gentle cleansing methods, applying soothing creams, and making dietary adjustments. These steps can help alleviate discomfort and promote healing.

Causes of abdominal pain run the gamut from benign to life-threatening. It may be a pulled or strained abdominal wall muscle, damaged nerve, broken bone or issues with internal organs.

Stomach pain in the back when lying down facing up can be a result of stomach gas/bloating, positional discomfort or less commonly a disease of the pancreas and surrounding organs.

A wide ranges of diseases can cause left-sided abdominal pain that often involve the underlying organs in that area.

If you haven't had a bowel movement for more than 5-7 days and also have pain, nausea or even vomiting, please seek further medical attention.

Generally, you should see a doctor if you are: 1. Unable to keep any liquids down for more than a day at a time 2. Develop fevers and intensely worsening abdominal pain 3. Notice blood in your stools or vomit.

Eat in moderation, avoid heavy drinking and exercise moderately.

Commonly, an upset stomach is caused by gas or bloating from benign causes like poor digestion of certain foods or additives.

Crohn's disease is diagnosed by a combination of endoscopy (internal camera that looks at the stomach, intestines) and MRI or CT scans. Blood and stool samples will also be tested.

Most people have little to no pain with a colonoscopy. Patients who have had colon surgery or women who have had a hysterectomy (removal of their uterus) are at higher risk of experiencing pain.