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Gastroenterology

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Why might stools be hard to pass even if I'm not constipated?

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.

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Why might wiping after a bowel movement feel incomplete and what can be done about it?

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.

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