Incomplete Bowel Evacuation
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Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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Incomplete bowel movements
Straining to poop
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Incomplete defecation
Feeling of incomplete bowel movement
Bowels not emptying fully
Incomplete bowel evacuation
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- Sensation of fecal matter in the rectum after bowel movement
- Incomplete bowel movement
- Cannot poop completely
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Also known as incomplete evacuation. It describes the feeling that you need to pass poop, but can pass only a small amount or no stool at all.
When to See a Doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
- Unable to completely empty the bowels
Possible Causes
Generally, Incomplete bowel evacuation can be related to:
- Constipation
Difficulty passing stool. Constipation can also refer to a decrease in stool quantity (e.g. passing stool every day but only small amounts). It can be caused by various factors, including dietary habits, mobility, illnesses, and medications.
- Neurogenic Intrapelvic Syndrome
A group of conditions that cause chronic pain in the anus and pelvis, as well as symptoms related to passing urine or stool. The cause is often unknown. It is also called functional anorectal disorders.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
A condition with recurring episodes of abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and constipation. IBS is diagnosed when no clear cause can be found despite investigations. The exact cause of IBS is unknown, but stress and certain foods are known to cause flare-ups.
- Colon Cancer
Infectious enteritis
- Uterine Prolapse
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Pregnancy
Related Serious Diseases
Sometimes, Incomplete bowel evacuation may be related to these serious diseases:
- Acute Appendicitis
Acute appendicitis happens when the appendix (a small, tube-like structure attached to a part of the colon) gets inflamed. This usually occurs because the appendix gets clogged with fecal material or calcium. The appendix swells with inflammation and becomes infected with gut bacteria. It can affect anyone and is most common in young adults.
- Diverticulitis
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Do you feel like you haven't fully emptied your bowels?
- How long have you had difficulty fully emptying your bowels?
- Have you experienced difficulty fully emptying your bowels before?
- How has the feeling of incomplete bowel emptying changed since it started?
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References
Bharucha AE, Wald AM. Anorectal disorders. Am J Gastroenterol. 2010 Apr;105(4):786-94. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2010.70. PMID: 20372131; PMCID: PMC3923303.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3923303/
Reviewed By:
Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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