Difficulty pooping

[Venno]

I've had pretty bad constipation issues my entire life and until very recently (a week ago) I hadn't done anything about it.. and now I've fixed up my diet and whatnot but as of my most recent 'back-up' for lack of a better word, I am having major difficulties pushing out stools (and they aren't hard or big).. I'm only able to get out small bits of them and then when I wipe there is some blood (bright red).

I've done a little research and some sites have said that it's most likely a tear and that it will heal after a few days.. but I'm afraid then I will get backed up again because of lack of having a sooner bm and that it will happen again.

[Venno]

I've upped my water drinkage. I'm now drinking 2L of water per day in addition to liquids (like juice and whatnot). This is having a positive effect on the stools themselves, thanks.

However @sparkle40 that sounds a lot like what might be going on. I'll ask about that at my follow up doctor's appointment. Thank-you aswell

[sparkle40]

It is possible you have a fissure.  It is like crack in chapped lips.  Pain from these things cause your anus to contract when trying to go.  I had this one time and the doctor gave me a medication to put on it to kill the pain.  But I think it was also a steroid.  Worked great.  It sounds like you have your stools working properly.  Just problem eliminating from the spasms.  Well, that is what I get out of your post.

[patient915]

A regular person should be drinking at least 2 liters of water every day and if you are constipated I would recommend drinking at least 3 liters.  The amount of exercise you are getting sounds great.

[Venno]

Yes, after this most recent constipation 'session' (can't think of a better word), I started drinking 1L of water per day (in addition to some juice) and I'm eating more fibre than I used to, but I'm not really sure exactly how much I fibre total (daily %) I'm having. It has definitely made my stools much softer, but after that last constipation it's just hard to get it out still.. as if my anus has tightened.

And I am taking a 1 hour exercise period every day (45 minutes walking, 15 minutes running).. I may need more though, not sure.

And thanks for the reply, I will bring it up at my next doctor's visit (I have one in a couple days)

[patient915]

It sounds like you are constipated which might have caused hemmorhoids.  Because you are seeing blood I would recommend that you see a gastroenterologist or your regular doctor to get this checked out.  Have you tried eating a high-fiber diet, drinking lots of water, and getting plenty of exercise?