Is it OK to remove stool with finger?

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Dr Chandra P

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Manual evacuation of stool with finger may be done sometimes but it can cause trauma and anal bleeding if more force is used. It is always better to visit a nearest doctor who can safely help in removing stools.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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How does gastric pain feel like?

Typically burning/sharp pain in the upper center/ upper left abdomen

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I've been having daily loose motions right after I eat anything, and it feels like I always have to rush to the washroom. It's gotten to a point where I cant really control it. What could be causing this, and how can I manage it?

take medicine

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I found out I have a partially distended gallbladder with multiple stones, the biggest being 19mm, and diffuse wall thickening in the neck and body. My liver shows grade 1 fatty infiltration but other reports and LFT are fine except slightly high SGPT. I'm really scared of surgery what other options do I have?

do all requred lab report first to understand risk and progress.

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