bowel trouble

hello: I have this problem for a lot of years. When i move my bowels , i wipe myself clean but after a bit of time a little more seeps out and  have to return to bathroom to wipe again.And after an hour i might have to go in an wipe again, and so on.   I wonder if anyone else has this problem. I think it comes from irritable bowel but I AM NOT SURE. My family doctor seemed a little baffled by it. I hope someone can give me an answer. I had this since years and am tired of it. thank you

[Kevin Pho, MD]

Any type of colorectal lesion or mass can lead to this symptom.  Excluding a mass is the first priority.  This can be done via a colonoscopy.

If negative, I would see a gastroenterologist.  More specialized tests can be considered, including an anorectal ultrasound or manometry tests.

These options can be discussed with your personal physician.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Kevin Pho, M.D.
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[jer10]

hello: I have already done a colonscopy. I want to know if this can be caused by diet, anxiety or infection? If there anyone out there that has has these symptoms?

[MikeinME]

I have this EXACT same problem. I've also had a colonoscopy that was just fine. I'd be very interested to know what could be causing this. I'm a 36 y/o male.

Can hemroids cause this? Anything else that wouldn't turn up on a colonoscopy? Any nerve or muscle issues?