recetal discharge

[ccblonde2000]

When I use the restroom and no matter how well I wipe afterwards, I have a discharge about twenty minutes later, then again twenty minutes again requiring me to go in to the ladies room.  After that there are no problems until the next bowel movement.  Suggestions?

[DRKJR]

Hello, you most likely have fecal seepage, not fecal incontinence.  The residue of what's up in there is working its way out after a bowel movement.  This can be caused by internal problems such as hemmorhoids, and maybe even a weak internal sphincter muscle.  Scarring after rectal surgery can cause this as well.  See a Colon-Rectal Surgeon immediately.  It could be somthing very simple to correct.  Good luck!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

What you seem to be having is fecal incontinenece. Fecal incontinence is the loss of regular control of the bowels. Involuntary excretion and leaking are common occurrences for those affected.

Causes includechange in stool constituency,muscle damage of the anal sphincter, damage to the nerves that control the anal sphincters,inflammatory bowel disease and pelvic floor dysfunction.

Diagnosis can be confirmed after anal manometry, anorectal ultrasonography, proctography and anal electromyography tests for nerve damage.Pls consult a colorectal specialist for that.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing.