Gastroenterology

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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